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

Flagstaff, AZ. IPEDS 105330, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,920
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,863 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,625 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in AZ: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,401

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,863 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,709 | $41,069 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,398 | $43,984 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,330 | $56,386 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,050 | $76,352 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $20,686 | $87,502 | 4.6 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $59,864 | $20,847 | $14,967 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $55,863 | $21,625 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $63,130 Flagstaff, AZ, $66,710 AZ, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $63,970 Flagstaff, AZ, $67,140 AZ, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $122,160 Flagstaff, AZ, $139,820 AZ, $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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