Communications
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
National earnings data, top schools, and state-by-state breakdown for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates.
Median Salary (1yr)
$43,026
Median Salary (5yr)
$54,467
Median Debt
$0
Schools Offering
1,078
Top Schools for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
| # | School | Earnings (1yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University DC | $91,362 |
| 2 | School of Visual Arts NY | $91,346 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder CO | $90,274 |
| 4 | Northwestern University IL | $82,421 |
| 5 | Boston University MA | $73,982 |
| 6 | George Washington University DC | $73,569 |
| 7 | Trinity Washington University DC | $72,618 |
| 8 | Marist University NY | $70,802 |
| 9 | University of Oregon OR | $66,763 |
| 10 | California Baptist University CA | $65,547 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication by State
District of Columbia
5 schools
$65,070
West Virginia
5 schools
$56,835
Colorado
6 schools
$55,031
Nebraska
7 schools
$51,878
New Hampshire
5 schools
$49,782
Massachusetts
14 schools
$49,294
New York
33 schools
$48,359
Illinois
27 schools
$47,293
Minnesota
13 schools
$47,263
Rhode Island
7 schools
$46,379
Connecticut
5 schools
$45,810
Oregon
7 schools
$45,385
Related Majors
Communication and Media Studies
$36,950 median
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$34,960 median
Journalism
$36,212 median
Graphic Communications
$30,534 median
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
$27,513 median
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
$42,107 median
Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates 1 year after graduation is $43,026.