# Tulane University of Louisiana: Public Relations and Advertising (bachelor's)

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 160755, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,879
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,507 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,354 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (3 colleges, $53,240): +$5,267
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,757

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,507 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,126 | $65,794 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,041 | $73,607 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $20,149 | $82,208 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $28,207 | $115,085 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $56,667 | $231,201 | 8.9 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $58,507 | $30,354 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | $53,240 | $25,000 | $23,696 | 59% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $51,082 | $26,000 | $13,530 | 53% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $68,600 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $60,470 LA, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $62,350 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $58,070 LA, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $116,350 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $107,880 LA, $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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