Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Marist University · Poughkeepsie, NY

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$70,802Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,060Median earnings 4 years after
$86,248Median earnings 5 years after
$20,656Median 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 Marist University earn a median of $70,802 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 $20,656, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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—
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$62,662$71,289
CUNY City College
New York
$57,362$41,000
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 Marist University make?

The median salary is $70,802 one year after graduation and $86,248 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,656.

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