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

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$62,247Median year-4 earnings

$21,764Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

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

1Southern Methodist UniversityDallas · $19,750 federal debt$89,330 2The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $20,995 federal debt$80,221 3Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth · $24,148 federal debt$71,186 4The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · $22,639 federal debt$66,454 5Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · $21,500 federal debt$62,247 6University of HoustonHouston · $23,800 federal debt$60,180 7Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · $21,764 federal debt$59,009 8The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso · $22,000 federal debt$49,558

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

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: $77,050
Middle 50% wage range: $60,680–$100,220
State employment: 2,880
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,600–$127,050

27-3031Public Relations Specialists

State median wage: $65,160
Middle 50% wage range: $50,480–$85,370
State employment: 25,220
Projected growth: +1.8%
Annual openings: 23,000

10th–90th percentile: $39,840–$109,640

11-2032Public Relations Managers

State median wage: $126,670
Middle 50% wage range: $99,340–$171,650
State employment: 8,190
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 6,100

10th–90th percentile: $78,400–$220,000

11-2011Advertising and Promotions Managers

State median wage: $104,170
Middle 50% wage range: $82,860–$149,280
State employment: 3,670
Projected growth: -3.7%
Annual openings: 2,300

10th–90th percentile: $59,990–$210,790

11-2033Fundraising Managers

State median wage: $96,520
Middle 50% wage range: $78,200–$125,470
State employment: 2,560
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $64,150–$164,360

13-1131Fundraisers

State median wage: $60,320
Middle 50% wage range: $48,290–$74,990
State employment: 4,020
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 10,000

10th–90th percentile: $39,730–$95,770

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $48,470
Middle 50% wage range: $41,850–$70,610
State employment: 2,670
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $28,990–$95,830

11-3121Human Resources Managers

State median wage: $136,500
Middle 50% wage range: $105,090–$176,830
State employment: 23,220
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 16,800

10th–90th percentile: $83,200–$226,050

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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	Southern Methodist University	Dallas	$89,330	$19,750
2	The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	$80,221	$20,995
3	Texas Christian University	Fort Worth	$71,186	$24,148
4	The University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington	$66,454	$22,639
5	Texas Tech University	Lubbock	$62,247	$21,500
6	University of Houston	Houston	$60,180	$23,800
7	Texas State University	San Marcos	$59,009	$21,764
8	The University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso	$49,558	$22,000

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 Texas

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

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,247 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $21,764 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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