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

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,819
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,237 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in TN: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (4 colleges, $60,776): -$2,539
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,027

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,237 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 | $10,607 | $47,307 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 3.5 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 $61,000 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $60,900 TN, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $62,250 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $62,280 TN, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $138,560 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $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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