Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Minnesota State University Moorhead · Moorhead, MN

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$39,198Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,036Median earnings 4 years after
$54,974Median earnings 5 years after
$19,042Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $39,198 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 $19,042, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Northwestern-St Paul
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,198 one year after graduation and $54,974 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,042.

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