Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC

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$38,190Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,700Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median of $38,190 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 $19,500, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Meredith College
Raleigh
$40,762$27,000
Wingate University
Wingate
$40,438$21,629
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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte make?

The median salary is $38,190 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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