Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY

CIP 09.09

$45,275Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,754Median earnings 4 years after
$59,011Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
134Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Kentucky earn a median of $45,275 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 $23,000, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$41,842$24,225
Murray State University
Murray
$38,054$21,235
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$35,534$25,000
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$34,920$25,000
Morehead State University
Morehead
$27,737$24,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $45,275 one year after graduation and $59,011 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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