# Southern Connecticut State University: Communications (bachelor's)

New Haven, CT. IPEDS 130493, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-connecticut-state-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,984
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,694 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in CT: 11 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (14 colleges, $62,738): -$6,044
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,411

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,694 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,736 | $78,925 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,729 | $83,344 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $19,437 | $86,495 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $22,532 | $100,267 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $27,809 | $123,750 | 6.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Communications at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | $78,081 | $27,000 | $48,095 | 84% |
| University of Connecticut | $68,542 | $24,068 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $68,542 | $24,068 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $68,542 | $24,068 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $68,542 | $24,068 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $68,542 | $24,068 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Quinnipiac University | $63,012 | $26,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| University of Hartford | $62,464 | $26,374 | $30,282 | 54% |
| University of New Haven | $59,225 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |
| Sacred Heart University | $59,068 | $26,399 | $46,174 | 74% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $56,694 | $26,000 | $20,857 | 50% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $54,195 | $23,250 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $53,673 | $26,000 | $21,067 | 57% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $52,385 | $25,069 | $17,604 | 52% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $91,530 New Haven, CT, $84,990 CT, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $80,460 New Haven, CT, $77,730 CT, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $98,550 New Haven, CT, $85,950 CT, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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