Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,696
13th percentile
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How National University graduates compare to all programs nationally

National University graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 13th percentile of all business/corporate communications bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Business/Corporate Communications bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
National University$38,696$69,428
Point Loma Nazarene University$41,988$58,762$22,0790.53
Chapman University$39,901$61,840$18,5000.46
National Median$41,494$23,2500.56

Other Business/Corporate Communications Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego
$43,550$41,988$22,079
Chapman University
Orange
$62,784$39,901$18,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At National University, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.