Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Bachelor's degree · Mercy University · Dobbs Ferry, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,973Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median 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 Mercy University earn a median of $50,973. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,560 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,857–$83,689).
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $54,934 | $24,375 |
| Pace University New York | $44,485 | $24,525 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $42,030 | $23,250 |
| Marymount Manhattan College New York | $41,696 | $21,500 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh | $40,143 | $24,390 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca | $39,446 | $23,125 |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $38,210 | $26,000 |
| State University of New York at Oswego Oswego | $37,203 | $23,750 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology New York | $36,849 | $20,500 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $36,664 | $26,500 |
| SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia | $33,126 | $22,325 |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $26,502 | $21,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Mercy University make?
The median salary is $50,973.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.