Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

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$42,445Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,227Median earnings 4 years after
$64,089Median earnings 5 years after
$24,889Median federal debt
315Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at The University of Alabama earn a median of $42,445 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,560 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,857–$83,689). Median debt is $24,889, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Auburn University
Auburn
$41,458$23,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from The University of Alabama make?

The median salary is $42,445 one year after graduation and $64,089 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,889.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.