# State University of New York at Oswego: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

Oswego, NY. IPEDS 196194, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-oswego/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,203
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,675 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in NY: 11 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (14 colleges, $67,242): -$8,567
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,589

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,675 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,714 | $36,860 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,681 | $49,411 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,412 | $73,653 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,053 | $80,594 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $23,087 | $97,658 | 4.1 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | $90,535 | $26,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| Pace University | $79,376 | $25,000 | $30,892 | 60% |
| Manhattan University | $75,594 | $25,832 | $27,256 | 64% |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $69,954 | $21,500 | $19,095 | 81% |
| Ithaca College | $68,029 | $23,250 | $33,926 | 76% |
| St. John's University-New York | $67,728 | $26,848 | $29,999 | 66% |
| Long Island University | $67,704 | not reported | $33,062 | 57% |
| Hofstra University | $66,780 | $24,000 | $34,176 | 69% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $58,888 | $24,975 | $17,156 | 59% |
| SUNY at Fredonia | $58,820 | $23,450 | $15,897 | 50% |
| State University of New York at Oswego | $58,675 | $26,000 | $16,236 | 60% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $57,748 | $27,000 | $34,906 | 70% |
| Utica University | $55,344 | not reported | $19,108 | 56% |
| Mercy University | $50,973 | not reported | $14,072 | 46% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $64,110 Syracuse, NY, $81,250 NY, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $72,030 Syracuse, NY, $76,080 NY, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $146,160 Syracuse, NY, $176,650 NY, $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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