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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelor's degree programs in Iowa

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$62,087Median year-4 earnings

$23,250Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Iowa

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Northern IowaCedar Falls · $21,096 federal debt$64,067 2Drake UniversityDes Moines · $23,250 federal debt$63,302 3Iowa State UniversityAmes · $24,750 federal debt$62,965 4Loras CollegeDubuque · $26,581 federal debt$62,087 5Simpson CollegeIndianola · Debt not reported$61,219 6Coe CollegeCedar Rapids · Debt not reported$60,540

CAREER CONTEXT IN IA

What related occupations pay in Iowa

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $77,700
Middle 50% wage range: $61,240–$97,200
State employment: 320
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $51,380–$104,740

27-3031Public Relations Specialists

State median wage: $62,970
Middle 50% wage range: $49,040–$81,450
State employment: 2,890
Projected growth: +1.8%
Annual openings: 23,000

10th–90th percentile: $38,890–$104,700

11-2032Public Relations Managers

State median wage: $120,730
Middle 50% wage range: $95,430–$149,190
State employment: 630
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 6,100

10th–90th percentile: $74,040–$194,860

11-2011Advertising and Promotions Managers

State median wage: $108,890
Middle 50% wage range: $88,330–$166,090
State employment: 210
Projected growth: -3.7%
Annual openings: 2,300

10th–90th percentile: $79,310–$271,790

11-2033Fundraising Managers

State median wage: $98,700
Middle 50% wage range: $77,620–$124,990
State employment: 370
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $58,390–$148,340

13-1131Fundraisers

State median wage: $63,930
Middle 50% wage range: $55,470–$80,300
State employment: 1,230
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 10,000

10th–90th percentile: $46,340–$104,040

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $43,540
Middle 50% wage range: $36,830–$54,230
State employment: 590
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $33,160–$82,950

11-3121Human Resources Managers

State median wage: $126,370
Middle 50% wage range: $104,010–$159,160
State employment: 1,620
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 16,800

10th–90th percentile: $86,190–$206,900

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Iowa; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Northern Iowa	Cedar Falls	$64,067	$21,096
2	Drake University	Des Moines	$63,302	$23,250
3	Iowa State University	Ames	$62,965	$24,750
4	Loras College	Dubuque	$62,087	$26,581
5	Simpson College	Indianola	$61,219	Not available
6	Coe College	Cedar Rapids	$60,540	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication in Iowa

What do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelor's degree graduates earn in Iowa?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,087 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,250 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Iowa colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Northern Iowa has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.