Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Associate's degree · Fashion Institute of Technology · New York, NY

CIP 09.09

$21,006Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$54,879Median earnings 4 years after

$53,051Median earnings 5 years after

$11,000Median federal debt

350Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Fashion Institute of Technology earn a median of $21,006 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,309 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,775–$70,545). Median debt is $11,000, about 52% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology make?

The median salary is $21,006 one year after graduation and $53,051 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

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