# Johnson & Wales University-Providence: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

Providence, RI. IPEDS 217235, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johnson-and-wales-university-providence/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,033
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,025 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,761

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,025 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,530 | $106,460 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $25,443 | $106,097 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $28,088 | $117,127 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $31,803 | $132,619 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $35,464 | $147,885 | 4.0 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $77,025 | $24,500 | $31,027 | 55% |
| University of Rhode Island | $72,328 | $23,000 | $21,440 | 73% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $77,210 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $77,540 RI, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $72,550 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $75,910 RI, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $163,290 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $167,110 RI, $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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