# Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's degree)

CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/public-relations-and-advertising

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $62,264 across 173 colleges (middle half $56,032–$68,942); median federal debt $24,693
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Advertising And Public Relations: median $68,216 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | 7% | $166,790 | 6.9% |
| Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists | 6% | $78,760 | 7% |
| Other Managers | 6% | not reported | — |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 3% | $74,750 | 1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Advertising And Promotions Managers | 2% | $133,660 | -3.7% |
| Project Management Specialists | 2% | $102,320 | 6.7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AR | $51,434 (3) | — |
| CA | $78,630 (8) | $73,321 (358) |
| CO | — | $67,032 (102) |
| DC | $78,410 (3) | — |
| FL | $63,368 (9) | $59,662 (240) |
| GA | $64,934 (3) | $61,101 (148) |
| IA | $62,526 (6) | — |
| IL | $63,686 (10) | $71,594 (252) |
| IN | $66,178 (6) | — |
| KY | $51,914 (6) | — |
| LA | $53,240 (3) | — |
| MA | $70,804 (4) | — |
| MI | $59,724 (10) | $59,820 (165) |
| MO | $56,542 (6) | — |
| NC | $55,671 (5) | — |
| NJ | $63,612 (3) | $70,877 (128) |
| NY | $67,242 (14) | $84,266 (280) |
| OH | $60,642 (13) | — |
| OK | $56,319 (3) | — |
| PA | $64,538 (13) | $72,618 (103) |
| SC | $65,248 (3) | — |
| TN | $60,776 (4) | — |
| TX | $64,350 (8) | $68,433 (377) |
| WA | $67,092 (4) | — |
| WI | $64,978 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $87,946
2. University of Miami (FL): $82,999
3. Pepperdine University (CA): $81,417
4. University of San Francisco (CA): $81,285
5. Chapman University (CA): $80,139
6. Pacific Union College (CA): $77,121
7. University of Florida (FL): $69,600
8. San Diego State University (CA): $67,414
9. Florida State University (FL): $65,941
10. Florida International University (FL): $65,343
11. The University of Tampa (FL): $63,368
12. Biola University (CA): $62,319

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

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