Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Franklin College · Franklin, IN

CIP 09.09

$36,964Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,298Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Franklin College earn a median of $36,964 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 $27,000, about 73% 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
Butler University
Indianapolis
$39,701$26,588
Ball State University
Muncie
$38,020$23,250
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 Franklin College make?

The median salary is $36,964 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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