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

North Canton, OH. IPEDS 206437, CIP 52.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/walsh-university/majors/business-corporate-communications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,213
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,001 (U.S. median for this major: $57,974 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,619 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,027

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,001 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,458 | $84,082 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $17,849 | $73,359 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $18,642 | $76,619 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,737 | $93,449 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,373 | $83,733 | 2.4 years |

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

## Business / Corporate Communications at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh University | $71,001 | $30,619 | $20,493 | 59% |

## Careers
- Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031): median wage $59,500 Canton-Massillon, OH, $64,840 OH, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Fundraisers (SOC 13-1131): median wage $57,050 Canton-Massillon, OH, $64,080 OH, $72,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $76,350 Canton-Massillon, OH, $72,160 OH, $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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