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

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

$55,003Median year-4 earnings

$25,000Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Missouri

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

1University of Central MissouriWarrensburg · $26,000 federal debt$61,784 2Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield · $23,329 federal debt$60,390 3Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau · $25,000 federal debt$58,082 4Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles · $27,000 federal debt$55,003 5Webster UniversitySaint Louis · Debt not reported$54,217 6College of the OzarksPoint Lookout · Debt not reported$44,554

CAREER CONTEXT IN MO

What related occupations pay in Missouri

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: $71,830
Middle 50% wage range: $62,440–$96,320
State employment: 480
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $48,150–$107,640

27-3031Public Relations Specialists

State median wage: $61,130
Middle 50% wage range: $47,700–$78,220
State employment: 4,820
Projected growth: +1.8%
Annual openings: 23,000

10th–90th percentile: $38,490–$102,850

11-2032Public Relations Managers

State median wage: $114,710
Middle 50% wage range: $91,070–$156,470
State employment: 760
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 6,100

10th–90th percentile: $74,350–$203,610

11-2033Fundraising Managers

State median wage: $111,120
Middle 50% wage range: $83,620–$173,240
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $67,090–$212,680

11-2011Advertising and Promotions Managers

State median wage: $81,520
Middle 50% wage range: $63,230–$125,010
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: -3.7%
Annual openings: 2,300

10th–90th percentile: $47,600–$154,320

13-1131Fundraisers

State median wage: $63,860
Middle 50% wage range: $50,400–$81,190
State employment: 1,670
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 10,000

10th–90th percentile: $44,290–$100,090

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $46,920
Middle 50% wage range: $36,760–$73,290
State employment: 480
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $29,550–$82,220

11-3121Human Resources Managers

State median wage: $130,680
Middle 50% wage range: $98,810–$169,220
State employment: 3,510
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 16,800

10th–90th percentile: $81,730–$225,160

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Missouri; 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 Central Missouri	Warrensburg	$61,784	$26,000
2	Missouri State University-Springfield	Springfield	$60,390	$23,329
3	Southeast Missouri State University	Cape Girardeau	$58,082	$25,000
4	Lindenwood University	Saint Charles	$55,003	$27,000
5	Webster University	Saint Louis	$54,217	Not available
6	College of the Ozarks	Point Lookout	$44,554	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 Missouri

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $55,003 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,000 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Missouri colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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