Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Wingate University · Wingate, NC

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$40,438Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,129Median earnings 4 years after
$60,460Median earnings 5 years after
$21,629Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Wingate University earn a median of $40,438 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 $21,629, about 53% 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
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 Wingate University make?

The median salary is $40,438 one year after graduation and $60,460 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,629.

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