Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Harding University · Searcy, AR

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$33,577Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,434Median earnings 4 years after
$50,607Median earnings 5 years after
$26,767Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Harding University earn a median of $33,577 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 $26,767, about 80% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$40,812$23,250
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$35,177$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Harding University make?

The median salary is $33,577 one year after graduation and $50,607 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,767.

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