Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Memphis · Memphis, TN

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$39,819Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,237Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,250Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Memphis earn a median of $39,819 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 $21,250, about 53% 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
Lee University
Cleveland
$33,162$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,819 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,250.

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