Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Southeast Missouri State University · Cape Girardeau, MO

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$40,127Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,082Median earnings 4 years after
$67,273Median earnings 5 years after
$24,908Median federal debt
47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $40,127 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 $24,908, about 62% 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
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 Southeast Missouri State University make?

The median salary is $40,127 one year after graduation and $67,273 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,908.

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