Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · College of the Ozarks · Point Lookout, MO

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,554Median earnings 4 years after
$37,116Median earnings 5 years after
—Median 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 College of the Ozarks earn a median of $44,554. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,560 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,857–$83,689).

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
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 College of the Ozarks make?

The median salary is $44,554 and $37,116 after five years.

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