Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Undergraduate certificate · Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$78,057Median earnings 4 years after

$70,137Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Northern Arizona University earn a median of $78,057. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $52,763 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,071–$74,332).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Northern Arizona University make?

The median salary is $78,057 and $70,137 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.