Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Georgetown University · Washington, DC

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$91,362Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$115,091Median earnings 4 years after
$104,697Median earnings 5 years after
$49,149Median federal debt
186Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Georgetown University earn a median of $91,362 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,433–$109,561). Median debt is $49,149, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Washington University
Washington
$73,569$51,254
Trinity Washington University
Washington
$72,618—
American University
Washington
$63,727$53,268

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $91,362 one year after graduation and $104,697 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $49,149.

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