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

Muncie, IN. IPEDS 150136, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,020
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,686 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,879 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (6 colleges, $66,178): -$5,492
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,578

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,686 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,834 | $32,981 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 3.9 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University | $75,382 | $26,176 | $36,041 | 80% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $71,669 | $32,082 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Ball State University | $60,686 | $23,879 | $14,940 | 62% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $54,422 | $25,270 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Franklin College | $54,298 | $27,000 | $22,855 | 60% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $57,340 Muncie, IN, $64,900 IN, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $53,880 Muncie, IN, $61,050 IN, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $119,310 Muncie, IN, $130,340 IN, $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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