Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Northern Michigan University · Marquette, MI

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$34,319Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,540Median earnings 3 years after
$52,585Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Northern Michigan University earn a median of $34,319 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 Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$45,158$22,605
Northwood University
Midland
$41,857$18,250
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$41,420$26,590
Wayne State University
Detroit
$41,306$24,055
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$40,346$27,000
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$40,299$24,950
Siena Heights University
Adrian
$39,677$16,493
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$38,375$22,504
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$38,172$25,000
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$37,718$25,146

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,319 one year after graduation and $52,585 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.