Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Rider University · Lawrenceville, NJ

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$53,323Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$60,650Median earnings 3 years after

$81,362Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Rider University earn a median of $53,323 one year after completing the program. 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 Rider University make?

The median salary is $53,323 one year after graduation and $81,362 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.