# Arkansas State University: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

Jonesboro, AR. IPEDS 106458, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/arkansas-state-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,812
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,196 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in AR: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (3 colleges, $51,434): +$2,762
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,068

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,196 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,098 | $43,219 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $9,255 | $39,611 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,205 | $52,237 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,839 | $67,791 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $16,444 | $70,380 | 3.2 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University | $54,196 | $23,250 | $12,366 | 55% |
| Harding University | $51,434 | $26,854 | $22,130 | 69% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $45,649 | $22,800 | $16,511 | 54% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage not reported Jonesboro, AR, $65,000 AR, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $44,600 Jonesboro, AR, $52,290 AR, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage not reported Jonesboro, AR, $108,580 AR, $149,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% 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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