Business/Corporate Communications (Bachelor's Degree) at Rosemont College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$41,494

Est. from national median (14 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$23,250

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

A 0.56 debt-to-earnings ratio positions this program in reasonable territory—with estimated first-year earnings around $41,500 and debt at $23,250, graduates would need to dedicate roughly half their first year's salary to loans, manageable but not comfortable. What's trickier here is that both figures come from national peer programs rather than Rosemont's own graduates, leaving real uncertainty about outcomes at this specific institution. The one reported program in Pennsylvania—Duquesne's—shows lower first-year earnings at $38,200, suggesting the national estimate might be optimistic for the local market.

The estimated earnings align with the national median for business communications programs, which provides some reassurance that the projections aren't wildly off-base. Still, this field doesn't command premium salaries right out of college, and Pennsylvania's job market for communications appears slightly softer than the national picture. With 39% of students receiving Pell grants, many Rosemont families are price-sensitive, making that $23,250 debt load more consequential than it might seem on paper.

Given the lack of program-specific data, you're essentially betting on Rosemont matching what similar schools produce. If your child has lower-debt options or can attend without borrowing significantly, that reduces the risk of this investment considerably.

Where Rosemont College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business/corporate communications bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Business/Corporate Communications bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (7 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Rosemont CollegeRosemont	$22,171	$41,494*	—	$23,250*	—
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh	$47,146	$38,207*	—	$23,247*	0.61
National Median	—	$41,494*	—	$23,250*	0.56

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/corporate communications graduates

Public Relations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

$132,870/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Fundraising Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

$132,870/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Technical Writers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

$91,670/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Editors

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

$75,260/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

$72,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

$72,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Public Relations Specialists

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

$69,780/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Fundraisers

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.

$66,490/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.

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 Rosemont College, approximately 39% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 14 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.