Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Rider University · Lawrenceville, NJ

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$38,600Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,612Median earnings 4 years after
$66,886Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median 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 Rider University earn a median of $38,600 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 $25,000, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$40,602$18,969
Rowan University
Glassboro
$35,116$18,159

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,600 one year after graduation and $66,886 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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