Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Howard University · Washington, DC

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$39,120Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,881Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,750Median federal debt
96Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Howard University earn a median of $39,120 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 $25,750, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,120 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,750.

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