Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

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$32,601Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,478Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,096Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Metropolitan State University of Denver earn a median of $32,601 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 $23,096, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$42,218$18,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver make?

The median salary is $32,601 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,096.

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