Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

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$62,662Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,500Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$71,289Median federal debt
152Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Syracuse University earn a median of $62,662 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 $71,289, about 114% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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
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 Syracuse University make?

The median salary is $62,662 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $71,289.

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