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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelor's degree outcomes at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Federal field 0909

Data scope

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to the same-degree benchmark.

$1,420 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure
30.2% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling
Not reached
10-year scenario
−23% · Negative payoff
Price evidence
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

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What stays fixed$62,140 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+57%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$37,388$58,523
30Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
32Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
47Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
113Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$10,411

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$18,750

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$62,140

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$199/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$10,411Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$23,133Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE40.1%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE78.0%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$37,388Year 1
$62,140Year 4
$58,523Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

3.8% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$5,178
Estimated loan payment$199
113borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$62,140 vs. $63,560

$1,420 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$65,740 median wageFL estimate · 1,260 jobs · 25-1122+2.1% projected U.S. growth · 2.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreePublic Relations Specialists$63,660 median wageFL estimate · 17,820 jobs · 27-3031+1.8% projected U.S. growth · 23k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreePublic Relations Managers$127,550 median wageFL estimate · 2,990 jobs · 11-2032+5.7% projected U.S. growth · 6.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeAdvertising and Promotions Managers$133,660 median wageU.S. estimate · 21,470 jobs · 11-2011-3.7% projected U.S. growth · 2.3k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFundraising Managers$97,240 median wageFL estimate · 1,320 jobs · 11-2033+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 3.7k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFundraisers$64,390 median wageFL estimate · 111,040 jobs · 13-1131+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 10k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNews Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$58,730 median wageFL estimate · 2,490 jobs · 27-3023-5.9% projected U.S. growth · 3.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeHuman Resources Managers$137,790 median wageFL estimate · 11,570 jobs · 11-3121+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 16.8k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeTraining and Development Managers$118,290 median wageFL estimate · 3,550 jobs · 11-3131+6.4% projected U.S. growth · 4.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeAgents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$98,200 median wageFL estimate · 870 jobs · 13-1011+9.7% projected U.S. growth · 2.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeTechnical Writers$86,240 median wageFL estimate · 2,550 jobs · 27-3042+0.8% projected U.S. growth · 3.2k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEditors$73,950 median wageFL estimate · 3,790 jobs · 27-3041-1.1% projected U.S. growth · 7.9k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degree
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida

$7,460 higher earnings · $1,311 less debt · $3,870 lower annual net price

Earnings
$69,600
Debt
$17,439
Annual net price
$6,541
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Gainesville, FL

University of Florida-Online

$7,460 higher earnings · $1,311 less debt · $5,596 lower annual net price

Earnings
$69,600
Debt
$17,439
Annual net price
$4,815
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Miami, FL

Florida International University

$3,203 higher earnings · $6,750 less debt · $1,123 lower annual net price

Earnings
$65,343
Debt
$12,000
Annual net price
$9,288
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Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami

$20,859 higher earnings · $750 less debt

Earnings
$82,999
Debt
$18,000
Annual net price
$37,244
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DATA QUALITY

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47 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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