Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

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$54,561Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,467Median earnings 4 years after
$82,246Median earnings 5 years after
$47,657Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $54,561 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,433–$109,561). Median debt is $47,657, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$59,124$22,489

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?

The median salary is $54,561 one year after graduation and $82,246 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $47,657.

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