Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at West Texas A&M University
Ranked 55th 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.
Graduates of West Texas A&M University's bachelor's program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication earn a median $39,405 one year after graduating, rising to $69,751 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $62,871 for this field, ranking 55th of 79 reporting programs.
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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