Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Associate's degree · St Cloud Technical and Community College · Saint Cloud, MN

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$30,388Median earnings 3 years after

$39,046Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at St Cloud Technical and Community College earn a median of $30,388. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,309 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,775–$70,545).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from St Cloud Technical and Community College make?

The median salary is $30,388 and $39,046 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.