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

Murray, KY. IPEDS 157401, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/murray-state-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,054
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,265 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (6 colleges, $51,914): +$6,351
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,999

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,265 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,242 | $26,716 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $6,347 | $27,165 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $8,104 | $34,685 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $12,811 | $54,831 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $15,450 | $66,126 | 2.7 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $62,754 | $24,625 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Murray State University | $58,265 | $22,250 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Western Kentucky University | $53,839 | $25,000 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $49,989 | $24,225 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $49,272 | $25,192 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Morehead State University | $46,667 | $24,000 | $9,793 | 52% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage not reported metro, $60,150 KY, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $61,390 KY, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage not reported metro, $121,460 KY, $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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