Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA

CIP 09.09

$34,434Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,082Median earnings 4 years after
$38,270Median earnings 5 years after
$24,625Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $34,434 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 $24,625, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans
$36,004$24,735
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$32,879$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,434 one year after graduation and $38,270 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,625.

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