Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Lee University · Cleveland, TN

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$33,162Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,882Median earnings 4 years after
$43,634Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Lee University earn a median of $33,162 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 81% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$42,173$21,119
University of Memphis
Memphis
$39,819$21,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,162 one year after graduation and $43,634 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.