Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · CUNY City College · New York, NY

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$57,362Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,401Median earnings 4 years after
$106,197Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at CUNY City College earn a median of $57,362 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). Median debt is $41,000, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
School of Visual Arts
New York
$91,346—
Marist University
Poughkeepsie
$70,802$20,656
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$62,662$71,289
Hofstra University
Hempstead
$56,529$45,018
St. John's University-New York
Queens
$48,959—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from CUNY City College make?

The median salary is $57,362 one year after graduation and $106,197 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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