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

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209825, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-portland/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,605
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,264 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,828 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in OR: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,264 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,070 | $83,291 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $16,577 | $68,795 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $23,858 | $99,011 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $27,021 | $112,137 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $37,284 | $154,729 | 6.0 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $73,410 | $21,500 | $22,182 | 72% |
| University of Portland | $62,264 | $20,828 | $28,210 | 80% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $78,380 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $74,900 OR, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $77,000 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $76,360 OR, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $148,900 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $140,570 OR, $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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