# Eastern Illinois University: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

Charleston, IL. IPEDS 144892, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-illinois-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,369
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,401 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,745 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in IL: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (10 colleges, $63,686): -$4,285
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,863

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,401 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,828 | $43,243 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $8,619 | $37,924 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $11,412 | $50,213 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $15,665 | $68,926 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,027 | $92,519 | 3.9 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $83,451 | $23,250 | $14,355 | 85% |
| DePaul University | $71,045 | $24,500 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $68,942 | $25,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Illinois State University | $67,752 | $22,500 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Columbia College Chicago | $66,798 | $26,000 | $26,598 | 52% |
| North Central College | $60,573 | $26,899 | $21,044 | 64% |
| Lewis University | $59,981 | not reported | $17,028 | 67% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $59,401 | $23,745 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Bradley University | $58,515 | $26,819 | $22,719 | 76% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $56,435 | not reported | $20,729 | 61% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage not reported metro, $76,380 IL, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $67,380 IL, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage not reported metro, $151,370 IL, $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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