Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Undergraduate certificate · University of Georgia · Athens, GA

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$41,183Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,626Median earnings 4 years after
$61,055Median earnings 5 years after
$18,500Median federal debt
91Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Georgia earn a median of $41,183 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $52,763 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,071–$74,332). Median debt is $18,500, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $41,183 one year after graduation and $61,055 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,500.

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