# Trevecca Nazarene University: Communications (bachelor's)

Nashville, TN. IPEDS 221892, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/trevecca-nazarene-university/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,053
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $36,070 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,625 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TN: 15 of 16 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (16 colleges, $44,203): -$8,133
- Versus the U.S. median: -$18,213

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $36,070 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,532 | $60,453 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $13,643 | $56,755 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $15,420 | $64,147 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $17,779 | $73,961 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,725 | $86,216 | more than 20 years |

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

## Communications at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King University | $58,770 | not reported | $22,347 | 48% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $57,394 | $20,875 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Lipscomb University | $52,267 | $21,253 | $24,739 | 72% |
| Belmont University | $48,737 | $22,125 | $33,147 | 71% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $48,212 | $21,831 | $14,265 | 50% |
| Carson-Newman University | $46,614 | $20,235 | $20,251 | 53% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $45,155 | $24,329 | $13,359 | 54% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $44,231 | $24,481 | $10,701 | 53% |
| Milligan University | $44,175 | not reported | $21,365 | 63% |
| Lee University | $44,095 | not reported | $18,878 | 63% |
| Austin Peay State University | $43,511 | $25,000 | $9,735 | 40% |
| Tennessee State University | $43,121 | $30,625 | $15,796 | 34% |
| University of Memphis | $42,605 | $23,381 | $12,397 | 51% |
| East Tennessee State University | $41,570 | $23,250 | $15,983 | 53% |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $36,070 | $21,625 | $16,813 | 53% |
| Bryan College-Dayton | $32,530 | not reported | $20,614 | 50% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $62,870 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $60,900 TN, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $63,760 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $61,370 TN, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $64,250 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $59,550 TN, $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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