Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Morehead State University · Morehead, KY

CIP 09.09

$27,737Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,667Median earnings 4 years after
$41,264Median earnings 5 years after
$24,000Median 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 Morehead State University earn a median of $27,737 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 $24,000, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$45,275$23,000
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

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $27,737 one year after graduation and $41,264 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,000.

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