Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Winthrop University · Rock Hill, SC

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$40,487Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,221Median earnings 3 years after
$48,026Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Winthrop University earn a median of $40,487 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 $27,000, about 67% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Clemson University
Clemson
$43,318$21,375
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$42,974$22,990
Anderson University
Anderson
$29,215—
Benedict College
Columbia
$26,891$36,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $40,487 one year after graduation and $48,026 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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