Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ

CIP 09.09

$36,920Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,863Median earnings 4 years after
$54,715Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Northern Arizona University earn a median of $36,920 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,560 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,857–$83,689). Median debt is $20,500, about 56% of first-year earnings.

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other Arizona schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
$37,307$24,956
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$31,093$19,500

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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 $36,920 one year after graduation and $54,715 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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