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

Ellensburg, WA. IPEDS 234827, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-washington-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,976
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,538 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,342 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in WA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (4 colleges, $67,092): -$554
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,274

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,538 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,846 | $52,478 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,942 | $61,763 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,022 | $70,977 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $21,682 | $96,051 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,719 | $118,365 | 4.5 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | $69,977 | $26,000 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Washington State University | $67,647 | $20,500 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Central Washington University | $66,538 | $23,342 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Northwest University | $56,136 | not reported | $22,288 | 71% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage not reported metro, $87,470 WA, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $81,860 WA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage not reported metro, $165,530 WA, $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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