Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Coe College · Cedar Rapids, IA

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$40,167Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,540Median earnings 4 years after
$63,889Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Coe College earn a median of $40,167 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,560 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,857–$83,689).

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Drake University
Des Moines
$44,492$21,500
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$43,755$19,500
Iowa State University
Ames
$42,530$23,125
Simpson College
Indianola
$41,925—
Loras College
Dubuque
$40,938$26,290

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Coe College make?

The median salary is $40,167 one year after graduation and $63,889 after five years.

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