Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Lindenwood University · Saint Charles, MO

CIP 09.09

$32,000Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,003Median earnings 4 years after
$40,468Median earnings 5 years after
$23,718Median 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 Lindenwood University earn a median of $32,000 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 $23,718, about 74% 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
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$39,401$26,000
Evangel University
Springfield
$36,585—
Drury University
Springfield
$33,862$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $32,000 one year after graduation and $40,468 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,718.

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