Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Meredith College · Raleigh, NC

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$40,762Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median 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 Meredith College earn a median of $40,762 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 $27,000, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wingate University
Wingate
$40,438$21,629
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$38,190$19,500
Appalachian State University
Boone
$36,559$18,836
Campbell University
Buies Creek
$31,953$21,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Meredith College make?

The median salary is $40,762 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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