Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Brigham Young University · Provo, UT

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$51,436Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,841Median earnings 4 years after
$71,225Median earnings 5 years after
$11,974Median federal debt
202Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Brigham Young University earn a median of $51,436 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 $11,974, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Utah State University
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$32,741—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Brigham Young University make?

The median salary is $51,436 one year after graduation and $71,225 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,974.

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