Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens, OH

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$55,930Median earnings 3 years after

$63,649Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $55,930. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,433–$109,561).

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $55,930 and $63,649 after five years.

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