Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA

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$47,921Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$33,507Median 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 Georgia Southern University earn a median of $47,921 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 $33,507, about 70% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $47,921 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $33,507.

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