Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Suffolk University · Boston, MA

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$44,863Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,709Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,012Median 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 Suffolk University earn a median of $44,863 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). Median debt is $26,012, about 58% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Assumption University
Worcester
$51,114$27,000
Endicott College
Beverly
$47,903$24,000
Emerson College
Boston
$28,606$23,719

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $44,863 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,012.

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