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

Auburn, AL. IPEDS 100858, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,458
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,413 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in AL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,149

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,413 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 3.6 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $68,227 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Auburn University | $67,413 | $23,250 | $24,323 | 82% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $63,920 Auburn-Opelika, AL, $61,710 AL, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $46,910 Auburn-Opelika, AL, $64,490 AL, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $108,590 Auburn-Opelika, AL, $113,210 AL, $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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