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

Saint Charles, MO. IPEDS 177968, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lindenwood-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,000
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,003 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in MO: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (6 colleges, $56,542): -$1,539
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,261

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,003 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,678 | $67,415 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $14,701 | $63,214 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,603 | $75,693 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,760 | $89,268 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,821 | $102,430 | 5.2 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Missouri | $61,784 | $26,000 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $60,390 | $23,329 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $58,082 | $25,000 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Lindenwood University | $55,003 | $27,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Webster University | $54,217 | not reported | $27,047 | 64% |
| College of the Ozarks | $44,554 | not reported | $6,100 | 64% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $65,170 St. Louis, MO-IL, $61,130 MO, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $60,290 St. Louis, MO-IL, $58,670 MO, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $133,880 St. Louis, MO-IL, $130,680 MO, $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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