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

Fargo, ND. IPEDS 200332, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,223
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,656 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in ND: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,608

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,656 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,370 | $40,666 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $11,343 | $49,229 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $11,923 | $51,746 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,082 | $69,796 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,856 | $81,835 | 5.8 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | $54,656 | $25,000 | $15,543 | 64% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $68,950 Fargo, ND-MN, $70,280 ND, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $62,960 Fargo, ND-MN, $63,260 ND, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $144,450 Fargo, ND-MN, $139,050 ND, $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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