Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Abilene Christian University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (24 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | $41,363* | — | — | — |
| Southern Methodist University | $51,828* | $65,215 | $19,750 | 0.38 |
| Texas Christian University | $48,053* | $66,005 | $24,148 | 0.50 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $47,972* | $65,345 | $20,995 | 0.44 |
| University of Houston | $42,472* | $49,794 | $23,800 | 0.56 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $41,703* | $50,879 | $22,639 | 0.54 |
| National Median | $39,794* | — | $24,625 | 0.62 |
Other Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $64,460 | $51,828 | $19,750 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $57,220 | $48,053 | $24,148 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $47,972 | $20,995 |
| University of Houston Houston | $9,711 | $42,472 | $23,800 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $11,728 | $41,703 | $22,639 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Abilene Christian University, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 10 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.