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

Wingate, NC. IPEDS 199962, CIP 09.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wingate-university/majors/public-relations-and-advertising

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,438
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,129 (U.S. median for this major: $62,264 across 173 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,400 (U.S. median $24,722)
- Rank in NC: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (5 colleges, $55,671): -$1,542
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,135

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,129 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,772 | $80,156 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,092 | $77,253 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $18,865 | $80,554 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,651 | $92,450 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,759 | $105,721 | 5.1 years |

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

## Public Relations and Advertising at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point University | $62,467 | not reported | $38,707 | 74% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $61,700 | $19,500 | $15,435 | 69% |
| Appalachian State University | $55,671 | $21,500 | $16,836 | 75% |
| Wingate University | $54,129 | $25,400 | $20,748 | 46% |
| Campbell University | $51,126 | $22,250 | $24,516 | 61% |

## Careers
- Public relations specialist (SOC 27-3030): median wage $75,190 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $67,230 NC, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $68,480 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $65,250 NC, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035
- Human Resources Managers (SOC 11-3121): median wage $158,930 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $142,990 NC, $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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