Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · West Texas A & M University · Canyon, TX

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$35,658Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,870Median earnings 3 years after
$46,179Median earnings 5 years after
$18,250Median 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 West Texas A & M University earn a median of $35,658 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 $18,250, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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
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—
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 West Texas A & M University make?

The median salary is $35,658 one year after graduation and $46,179 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,250.

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