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

Boston, MA. IPEDS 168005, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suffolk-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,863
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,709 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (4 colleges, $70,804): -$4,095
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,445

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,709 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,745 | $106,156 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $25,711 | $110,300 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $25,702 | $110,262 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $29,654 | $127,216 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $36,264 | $155,573 | 5.8 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endicott College | $77,253 | $27,000 | $40,654 | 76% |
| Assumption University | $74,900 | $27,000 | $29,498 | 75% |
| Suffolk University | $66,709 | $27,000 | $29,618 | 61% |
| Emerson College | $59,301 | $24,625 | $49,180 | 77% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $81,440 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $79,660 MA, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $83,800 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $80,270 MA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $184,990 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $181,780 MA, $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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