Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ranked 75th of 79 bachelor's programs in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (bachelor's) graduates.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette reports a $34k median salary for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates in their first year. Mid-career earnings reach $51k, and long-term medians hit $61k.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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