Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX

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$41,703Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,454Median earnings 4 years after
$57,292Median earnings 5 years after
$19,362Median 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 The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of $41,703 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 $19,362, about 46% 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
University of Houston
Houston
$42,472$18,750
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 The University of Texas at Arlington make?

The median salary is $41,703 one year after graduation and $57,292 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,362.

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