# The University of Alabama: Communications (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,790
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,548 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (10 colleges, $45,644): +$15,904
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,265

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,548 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,169 | $81,852 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | 3.8 years |

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

## Communications at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $61,548 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Auburn University | $56,636 | $20,675 | $24,323 | 82% |
| Spring Hill College | $49,227 | not reported | $20,449 | 52% |
| Troy University | $47,978 | $23,250 | $16,527 | 50% |
| University of South Alabama | $46,828 | $26,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $44,461 | $26,000 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Jacksonville State University | $43,769 | $24,750 | $14,279 | 55% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $43,317 | $27,500 | $13,224 | 33% |
| University of North Alabama | $40,334 | $21,000 | $12,170 | 55% |
| Alabama State University | $38,566 | $32,750 | $20,435 | 30% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $59,700 Tuscaloosa, AL, $61,710 AL, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $61,180 Tuscaloosa, AL, $60,120 AL, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported Tuscaloosa, AL, $63,330 AL, $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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