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

Hamden, CT. IPEDS 130226, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/quinnipiac-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,591
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,547 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in CT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,283

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,547 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,649 | $136,951 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $35,827 | $145,816 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $36,507 | $148,583 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $39,096 | $159,121 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $42,891 | $174,566 | 4.9 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | $73,547 | $23,250 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $62,580 | $22,625 | $16,857 | 48% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $91,530 New Haven, CT, $84,990 CT, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $78,080 New Haven, CT, $78,080 CT, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $153,820 New Haven, CT, $165,930 CT, $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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