Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Oregon · Eugene, OR

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$42,159Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,410Median earnings 4 years after
$71,111Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
430Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Oregon earn a median of $42,159 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 $20,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Fox University
Newberg
$37,012$21,500
University of Portland
Portland
$35,605$17,509

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $42,159 one year after graduation and $71,111 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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