# University of Houston: Business / Corporate Communications (bachelor's)

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225511, CIP 52.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston/majors/business-corporate-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,997
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,374 (U.S. median for this major: $57,974 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,567 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,400

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,374 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,929 | $47,978 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $10,220 | $44,866 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,528 | $54,998 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $19,197 | $84,275 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,811 | $104,530 | 3.4 years |

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

## Business / Corporate Communications at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | $64,374 | $24,567 | $14,276 | 65% |

## Careers
- Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031): median wage $68,320 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $65,160 TX, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $61,410 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $60,320 TX, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $29,040 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $45,950 TX, $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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