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

Stillwater, OK. IPEDS 207388, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,752
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,319 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,062 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in OK: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (3 colleges, $56,319): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,945

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,319 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,243 | $52,645 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,314 | $52,950 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,893 | $68,340 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,896 | $94,153 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,711 | $106,257 | 4.4 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $76,148 | $20,718 | $15,300 | 75% |
| Oklahoma State University | $56,319 | $22,062 | $17,447 | 68% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $50,636 | $21,500 | $18,309 | 37% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage not reported metro, $64,920 OK, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage not reported metro, $61,040 OK, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage not reported metro, $116,080 OK, $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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