Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL

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$37,388Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,140Median earnings 4 years after
$58,523Median earnings 5 years after
$17,883Median federal debt
105Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Central Florida earn a median of $37,388 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 $17,883, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$43,917$17,000
University of Florida-Online
Gainesville
$42,099$15,321
University of Florida
Gainesville
$42,099$15,321
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$41,060$14,442
The University of Tampa
Tampa
$36,977$23,375
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
$35,023$25,710
Florida International University
Miami
$34,435$11,572
University of South Florida
Tampa
$34,105$16,530
Flagler College
Saint Augustine
$32,713$18,956
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee
$28,516$26,000
Full Sail University
Winter Park
$26,728$30,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,388 one year after graduation and $58,523 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,883.

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