Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND

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$39,223Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,656Median earnings 4 years after
$58,541Median earnings 5 years after
$21,968Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn a median of $39,223 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,560 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,857–$83,689). Median debt is $21,968, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $39,223 one year after graduation and $58,541 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,968.

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