Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$45,737Median earnings 3 years after

$78,351Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Michigan State University earn a median of $45,737. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,433–$109,561).

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $45,737 and $78,351 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.