# The University of Tennessee-Knoxville: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

Knoxville, TN. IPEDS 221759, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,173
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,314 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,368 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (4 colleges, $60,776): +$2,538
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,050

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,314 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,029 | $42,924 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,162 | $52,053 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $18,206 | $77,922 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,627 | $101,124 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $25,688 | $109,945 | 3.8 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | $67,040 | not reported | $33,147 | 71% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $63,314 | $21,368 | $18,976 | 74% |
| University of Memphis | $58,237 | $25,000 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Lee University | $41,882 | $27,000 | $18,878 | 63% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $57,360 Knoxville, TN, $60,900 TN, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $61,960 Knoxville, TN, $62,280 TN, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $132,200 Knoxville, TN, $131,760 TN, $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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