Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

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$51,722Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,547Median earnings 4 years after
$71,309Median earnings 5 years after
$31,020Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Florida State University earn a median of $51,722 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 $31,020, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$52,014—
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$48,628—
Full Sail University
Winter Park
$37,416$38,253

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $51,722 one year after graduation and $71,309 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,020.

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