# The University of Alabama: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,445
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,227 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,963

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,227 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,169 | $81,852 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | 3.1 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $68,227 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Auburn University | $67,413 | $23,250 | $24,323 | 82% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $59,700 Tuscaloosa, AL, $61,710 AL, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $60,260 Tuscaloosa, AL, $64,490 AL, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $105,020 Tuscaloosa, AL, $113,210 AL, $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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