# Benedict College: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 217721, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/benedict-college/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,891
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,158 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $38,250 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in SC: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $65,248): -$24,090
- Versus the U.S. median: -$21,106

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,158 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,177 | $75,579 | 9.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,686 | $82,218 | 10.8 years |
| 48-75k | $19,295 | $84,898 | 11.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,250 | $89,100 | 11.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,328 | $89,443 | 11.7 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $71,968 | $23,375 | $22,253 | 87% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $65,248 | $24,250 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Benedict College | $41,158 | $38,250 | $18,250 | 24% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $61,610 Columbia, SC, $62,730 SC, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $61,460 Columbia, SC, $63,070 SC, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $109,440 Columbia, SC, $124,290 SC, $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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