Business/Corporate Communications
Business & Management
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,840 | $55,840 to $67,556 | 27 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2024 to 2034), about 88,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $69,780 | +4.8% | 27,600 |
| Writers and Authors | $72,270 | +3.6% | 13,400 |
| Fundraisers | $66,490 | +4.3% | 10,200 |
| Editors | $75,260 | +0.6% | 9,800 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | +5.7% | 8,100 |
| Public Relations Managers | $138,520 | +5% | 6,600 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.