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Public Relations & Advertising at Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,000/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (51% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (161,400 openings/yr)

ROI 5.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #172 of 183 Public Relations & Advertising programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Relations & Advertising graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$450K	$454K	$438K
Earnings Multiple	5.3x	5.4x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	62%	55%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	31	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$84,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,064

12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,718

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,468

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Lindenwood University's Public Relations & Advertising graduates start at $32,000/yr, trailing the $39,349 national average by 19%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 5.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,718 debt-to-$32,000 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #172 out of 183 programs, Lindenwood University's financial outcomes for Public Relations & Advertising trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,000 to $40,468 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University's 66% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,748 students in Saint Charles, MO.

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Top Career Paths

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Public relations managers $138,520/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lindenwood University's Public Relations & Advertising program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Public Relations & Advertising. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Public Relations & Advertising to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Public Relations & Advertising careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Public Relations & Advertising earnings lower at Lindenwood University?

Lower starting pay at Lindenwood University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →