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

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

$49,989Median year-4 earnings

$24,225Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Kentucky

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

1University of KentuckyLexington · $24,625 federal debt$62,754 2Murray State UniversityMurray · $22,250 federal debt$58,265 3Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green · $25,000 federal debt$53,839 4Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights · $24,225 federal debt$49,989 5Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond · $25,192 federal debt$49,272 6Morehead State UniversityMorehead · $24,000 federal debt$46,667

CAREER CONTEXT IN KY

What related occupations pay in Kentucky

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: $62,380
Middle 50% wage range: $48,590–$83,050
State employment: 470
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $33,520–$105,720

27-3031Public Relations Specialists

State median wage: $60,150
Middle 50% wage range: $47,920–$77,670
State employment: 2,580
Projected growth: +1.8%
Annual openings: 23,000

10th–90th percentile: $37,190–$103,530

11-2032Public Relations Managers

State median wage: $112,320
Middle 50% wage range: $89,200–$144,240
State employment: 510
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 6,100

10th–90th percentile: $73,470–$171,620

11-2033Fundraising Managers

State median wage: $124,770
Middle 50% wage range: $95,420–$153,720
State employment: 210
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $79,160–$197,150

11-2011Advertising and Promotions Managers

State median wage: $107,030
Middle 50% wage range: $83,070–$145,820
State employment: 230
Projected growth: -3.7%
Annual openings: 2,300

10th–90th percentile: $61,640–$148,730

13-1131Fundraisers

State median wage: $68,270
Middle 50% wage range: $52,340–$85,060
State employment: 1,030
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 10,000

10th–90th percentile: $42,220–$106,590

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $47,530
Middle 50% wage range: $34,940–$71,760
State employment: 370
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $29,320–$103,670

11-3121Human Resources Managers

State median wage: $121,460
Middle 50% wage range: $96,070–$155,170
State employment: 1,960
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 16,800

10th–90th percentile: $76,520–$194,280

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Kentucky; 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 Kentucky	Lexington	$62,754	$24,625
2	Murray State University	Murray	$58,265	$22,250
3	Western Kentucky University	Bowling Green	$53,839	$25,000
4	Northern Kentucky University	Highland Heights	$49,989	$24,225
5	Eastern Kentucky University	Richmond	$49,272	$25,192
6	Morehead State University	Morehead	$46,667	$24,000

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 Kentucky

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $49,989 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,225 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Kentucky colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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