Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX

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$59,124Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,195Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,489Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Texas Tech University earn a median of $59,124 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 $22,489, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$54,561$47,657

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $59,124 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,489.

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