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

Glassboro, NJ. IPEDS 184782, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rowan-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,116
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,661 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,125 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in NJ: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (3 colleges, $63,612): -$951
- Versus the U.S. median: +$397

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,661 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,305 | $65,812 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,264 | $65,635 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,245 | $82,754 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $27,580 | $118,594 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $30,378 | $130,625 | 5.0 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $70,802 | $19,439 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Rider University | $63,612 | $25,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Rowan University | $62,661 | $23,125 | $22,408 | 67% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $64,550 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $80,130 NJ, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $76,710 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $77,020 NJ, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $154,490 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $172,440 NJ, $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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