# University of Wyoming: Communications (bachelor's)

Laramie, WY. IPEDS 240727, CIP 09.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wyoming/majors/communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,547
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,433 (U.S. median for this major: $54,283 across 639 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,900 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$150

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,433 minus $37,985 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,977 | $35,019 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $7,730 | $33,935 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $9,585 | $42,078 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,205 | $66,750 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,634 | $86,193 | 5.2 years |

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

## Communications at WY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | $54,433 | $14,900 | $13,599 | 59% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage not reported metro, $67,490 WY, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage not reported metro, $71,310 WY, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported metro, $46,710 WY, $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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