Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Houston · Houston, TX

CIP 09.09

$42,472Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,180Median earnings 4 years after
$57,785Median earnings 5 years after
$18,750Median federal debt
158Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Houston earn a median of $42,472 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 $18,750, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$51,828$19,500
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$48,053$23,668
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$47,972$20,402
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$41,703$19,362
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$41,023$20,250
Texas State University
San Marcos
$40,411$19,536
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas
$38,613—
West Texas A & M University
Canyon
$35,658$18,250
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$33,280$20,200

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $42,472 one year after graduation and $57,785 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.

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