Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Master's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA
$73,982Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,212Median earnings 4 years after
$83,801Median earnings 5 years after
$39,224Median federal debt
127Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Boston University earn a median of $73,982 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 $39,224, about 53% of first-year earnings.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Boston University make?
The median salary is $73,982 one year after graduation and $83,801 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,224.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.