Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Bachelor's degree · Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $40,867 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 $24,417, about 60% of first-year earnings.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $50,700 | $23,500 |
| Miami University-Middletown Middletown | $50,700 | $23,500 |
| Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton | $50,700 | $23,500 |
| Franklin University Columbus | $46,518 | $26,332 |
| Capital University Columbus | $45,235 | $27,000 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $42,296 | $22,519 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati | $41,958 | $26,515 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $41,396 | $25,965 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $38,027 | $21,500 |
| Otterbein University Westerville | $37,430 | $20,500 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea | $36,620 | $22,125 |
| Ashland University Ashland | $29,437 | $27,000 |
| Youngstown State University Youngstown | $27,068 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Kent State University at Kent make?
The median salary is $40,867 one year after graduation and $59,496 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,417.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.