Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

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$61,463Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $61,463 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).

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
DePaul University
Chicago
$57,884$34,969

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $61,463 one year after graduation.

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