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

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131469, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-washington-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,459 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DC median for this major (3 colleges, $78,410): +$7,049
- Versus the U.S. median: +$23,195

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,459 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,440 | $70,981 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $17,292 | $70,378 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $22,080 | $89,866 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $28,100 | $114,367 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $55,337 | $225,222 | 4.8 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $85,459 | $23,250 | $36,586 | 84% |
| American University | $78,410 | $26,442 | $41,943 | 76% |
| Howard University | $67,881 | $26,000 | $50,539 | 70% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $101,680 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $102,740 DC, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $82,400 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $80,980 DC, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $177,960 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $184,350 DC, $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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