Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Central Missouri · Warrensburg, MO

CIP 09.09

$39,401Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,784Median earnings 4 years after
$47,415Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Central Missouri earn a median of $39,401 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 $26,000, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Webster University
Saint Louis
$42,421—
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$40,178$22,505
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
$40,127$24,908
Evangel University
Springfield
$36,585—
Drury University
Springfield
$33,862$23,250
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
$32,000$23,718

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,401 one year after graduation and $47,415 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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