Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Butler University · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 09.09

$39,701Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,382Median earnings 4 years after
$54,854Median earnings 5 years after
$26,588Median federal debt
79Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Butler University earn a median of $39,701 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 $26,588, about 67% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion
$48,225$26,563
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$48,225$26,563
Ball State University
Muncie
$38,020$23,250
Franklin College
Franklin
$36,964$27,000
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
$34,736$25,135

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,701 one year after graduation and $54,854 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,588.

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