Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Georgia · Athens, GA

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$45,326Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,531Median earnings 4 years after
$73,502Median earnings 5 years after
$18,750Median federal debt
298Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Georgia earn a median of $45,326 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 $18,750, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$41,460$22,660
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$35,649$23,250
Dalton State College
Dalton
$29,594—

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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 $45,326 one year after graduation and $73,502 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.

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