# University of Louisville: Communications (bachelor's)

Louisville, KY. IPEDS 157289, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisville/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,219
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,636 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,375 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KY: 3 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (12 colleges, $50,528): +$5,108
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,353

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,636 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,138 | $65,850 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,601 | $63,514 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,419 | $71,423 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,995 | $91,328 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,186 | $109,559 | 5.0 years |

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

## Communications at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas More University | $58,479 | not reported | $21,835 | 41% |
| University of Kentucky | $55,653 | $23,875 | $18,851 | 71% |
| University of Louisville | $55,636 | $23,375 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $53,082 | $25,000 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Georgetown College | $51,395 | $26,750 | $14,095 | 49% |
| Bellarmine University | $50,665 | $25,853 | $21,499 | 64% |
| Western Kentucky University | $50,392 | $23,500 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Morehead State University | $44,149 | $24,857 | $9,793 | 52% |
| Berea College | $41,723 | $5,801 | $6,106 | 58% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $40,699 | $19,331 | $14,107 | 50% |
| University of Pikeville | $39,943 | not reported | $20,311 | 42% |
| Lindsey Wilson College | $39,686 | $26,769 | $15,070 | 44% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $61,640 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, $60,150 KY, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $71,350 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, $68,270 KY, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, $59,430 KY, $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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