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

New Britain, CT. IPEDS 128771, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-connecticut-state-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,444
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,580 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,625 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in CT: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$316

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.57 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,580 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,589 | $62,102 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,636 | $62,317 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,091 | $68,966 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,336 | $83,796 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,562 | $98,538 | 4.0 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | $73,547 | $23,250 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $62,580 | $22,625 | $16,857 | 48% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $87,830 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $84,990 CT, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $78,940 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $78,080 CT, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $158,180 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $165,930 CT, $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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