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

Provo, UT. IPEDS 230038, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brigham-young-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,436
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,841 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $11,975 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in UT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$18,577

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,841 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,444 | $52,220 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,112 | $50,560 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,062 | $65,310 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,378 | $81,890 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,542 | $102,710 | 2.4 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $80,841 | $11,975 | $15,564 | 81% |
| Utah State University | $61,674 | not reported | $14,936 | 59% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $60,600 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $62,670 UT, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $61,820 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $60,900 UT, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $131,570 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $131,380 UT, $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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