Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA

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$35,649Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,934Median earnings 4 years after
$57,561Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Georgia Southern University earn a median of $35,649 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 $23,250, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Georgia
Athens
$45,326$18,750
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$41,460$22,660
Dalton State College
Dalton
$29,594—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,649 one year after graduation and $57,561 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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