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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) | Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University DC | $91,362 | $0 | 165 |
| 2 | School of Visual Arts NY | $91,346 | $0 | 27 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder CO | $90,274 | $0 | 9 |
| 4 | Northwestern University IL | $82,421 | $0 | 50 |
| 5 | Boston University MA | $73,982 | $0 | 100 |
| 6 | George Washington University DC | $73,569 | $0 | 62 |
| 7 | Trinity Washington University DC | $72,618 | $0 | 13 |
| 8 | Marist University NY | $70,802 | $0 | 36 |
| 9 | University of Oregon OR | $66,763 | $0 | 28 |
| 10 | California Baptist University CA | $65,547 | $0 | 10 |
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
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Communication and Media Studies.
$36,950 median
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
$34,960 median
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Journalism.
$36,212 median
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Graphic Communications.
$30,534 median
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Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
$27,513 median
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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.