Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Portland · Portland, OR

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$35,605Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,264Median earnings 4 years after
$64,521Median earnings 5 years after
$17,509Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Portland earn a median of $35,605 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 $17,509, 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
University of Oregon
Eugene
$42,159$20,500
George Fox University
Newberg
$37,012$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,605 one year after graduation and $64,521 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,509.

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