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Public Relations & Advertising at SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,126/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (51% exposed)

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

ROI 15.1x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #101 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	$534K	$529K	$492K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.2x	15.1x	14.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	6.9x	6.4x
Probability of Field Employment	62%	55%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,084

Out-of-state: $76,764 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$62,576

-78% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,325

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,633

53% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,126 per year, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from SUNY at Fredonia earn below the $39,349 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 15.1x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,325 debt-to-$33,126 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #101 out of 183 programs, SUNY at Fredonia's financial outcomes for Public Relations & Advertising trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $33,126 to $50,633 over five years (53% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About SUNY at Fredonia

With 79% of applicants admitted, SUNY at Fredonia prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,860 students in Fredonia, NY.

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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

View all 17 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does SUNY at Fredonia'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.

Why are Public Relations & Advertising earnings lower at SUNY at Fredonia?

Lower starting pay at SUNY at Fredonia 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 →