Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Undergraduate certificate · Boise State University · Boise, ID

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$43,876Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,544Median earnings 4 years after
$65,309Median earnings 5 years after
$22,248Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Boise State University earn a median of $43,876 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $52,763 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,071–$74,332). Median debt is $22,248, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,876 one year after graduation and $65,309 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,248.

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