Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$65,215
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$65,215
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
National Average
$47,166
All schools, same program
School Average
$77,193
All programs at Southern Methodist University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
98
Completers (IPEDS)
410
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.30
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$65,215
Median Earnings
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | $86,425 | $24,000 |
| American University | $75,287 | $26,442 |
| George Washington University | $73,497 | $23,250 |
| School of Visual Arts | $72,116 | — |
| Syracuse University | $71,592 | $24,375 |
| University of Southern California | $70,999 | $19,500 |
| Texas Christian University | $66,005 | $23,668 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $65,345 | $20,402 |
| Southern Methodist University (this school) | $65,215 | $19,500 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $65,121 | $23,500 |
Other Programs at Southern Methodist University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $138,572 | $70,114 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $131,920 | $85,733 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $129,447 | $98,182 |
| Marketing | $127,373 | — |
| Systems Engineering | $120,931 | — |
| Law | $120,122 | $145,569 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $116,281 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $115,381 | $95,275 |
| Information Science/Studies | $115,112 | $52,712 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,839 | $19,439 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.