Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Scranton · Scranton, PA

CIP 09.09

$35,568Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,762Median earnings 4 years after
$67,156Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median 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 University of Scranton earn a median of $35,568 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 $26,000, about 73% of first-year earnings.

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park
$50,587$23,250
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
$50,587$23,250
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media
$50,587$23,250
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown
$50,587$23,250
Temple University
Philadelphia
$41,165$23,827
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
$39,651$23,250
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg
$38,488$26,000
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$37,125$24,249
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove
$36,632$27,000
York College of Pennsylvania
York
$36,557$25,250
Point Park University
Pittsburgh
$32,495$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from University of Scranton make?

The median salary is $35,568 one year after graduation and $67,156 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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