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

Kennesaw, GA. IPEDS 486840, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kennesaw-state-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,460
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,501 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in GA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (3 colleges, $64,934): -$433
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,237

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,501 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,235 | $57,627 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,661 | $59,633 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,185 | $71,521 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,263 | $86,019 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,309 | $90,945 | 2.9 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $74,531 | $21,787 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia Southern University | $64,934 | $25,000 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Kennesaw State University | $64,501 | $26,000 | $15,048 | 52% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $78,920 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $73,200 GA, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $71,330 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $67,320 GA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $161,250 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $150,700 GA, $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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