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Public Relations & Advertising at Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,054/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (51% exposed)

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

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #98 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	$469K	$471K	$450K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.1x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.1x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	62%	55%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,832

Out-of-state: $77,808 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,484

6% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,235

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,245

16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,054/yr, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Murray State University land near the $39,349 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.1x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,235 debt-to-$38,054 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #98 out of 183 programs, Murray State University's financial outcomes for Public Relations & Advertising trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $38,054 to $44,245 over five years (16% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Murray State University

With 86% of applicants admitted, Murray State University prioritizes broad access, serving 6,646 students in Murray, KY.

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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 Murray State University's Public Relations & Advertising program score?

This program scores 45/100 — 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.

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