Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL

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$57,884Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,583Median earnings 4 years after
$78,943Median earnings 5 years after
$34,969Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at DePaul University earn a median of $57,884 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 $34,969, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northwestern University
Evanston
$82,421$54,057
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$61,463—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $57,884 one year after graduation and $78,943 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,969.

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