Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 09.09

$42,168Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,145Median earnings 4 years after
$58,750Median earnings 5 years after
$22,102Median federal debt
226Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $42,168 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 $22,102, about 52% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $42,168 one year after graduation and $58,750 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,102.

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