Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · George Washington University · Washington, DC

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,459Median earnings 4 years after
$98,321Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at George Washington University earn a median of $60,726. 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 $23,250, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
American University
Washington
$50,026$26,442
Howard University
Washington
$39,120$25,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from George Washington University make?

The median salary is $60,726 and $98,321 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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