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Best Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Schools in Texas
Top Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs in Texas ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 10
Avg major earnings: $54,154
Top Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in Texas
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT Austin #30 national | $65,345 |
| 2 | Southern Methodist University #103 national | $65,215 |
| 3 | Texas Christian University #138 national | $66,005 |
| 4 | University of Houston #159 national | $49,794 |
| 5 | Texas Tech University #272 national | $51,556 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Arlington #502 national | $50,879 |
| 7 | Texas State University #699 national | $50,780 |
| 8 | Dallas Baptist University #1165 national | N/A |
| 9 | The University of Texas at El Paso #1256 national | $40,270 |
| 10 | West Texas A & M University #2004 national | $44,892 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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