Public Relations & Advertising at Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
72 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
73
Optimistic
72
Base Case
69
Pessimistic
Earnings $50,700/yr (29% vs median)
AI Risk High (51% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (161,400 openings/yr)
ROI 24.2x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #1 of 183 Public Relations & Advertising programs Top 1%

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 $731K $705K $620K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 25.1x 24.2x 21.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.7x 9.3x 8.2x
Probability of Field Employment 62% 55% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 73 72 69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,112
Out-of-state: $75,388 (9.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,384
-83% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,500
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$79,160
56% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,700 put Miami University-Hamilton's Public Relations & Advertising program 29% above the national median of $39,349 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 24.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $50,700 far exceeding the $23,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #1 ranking out of 183 programs puts Miami University-Hamilton in the top 1% for Public Relations & Advertising. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

Earnings growth from $50,700 to $79,160 over five years (56% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Miami University-Hamilton

a smaller institution with 2,025 students in Hamilton, OH.

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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 Miami University-Hamilton's Public Relations & Advertising program score?
A score of 72/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Miami University-Hamilton's Public Relations & Advertising graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
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 does Miami University-Hamilton rank so high for Public Relations & Advertising?
The #1 ranking out of 183 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →