Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Gonzaga University · Spokane, WA

CIP 09.09

$39,013Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,977Median earnings 4 years after
$71,987Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Gonzaga University earn a median of $39,013 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 67% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$45,820$19,112
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland
$45,209—
Northwest University
Kirkland
$45,209—
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$40,976$20,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,013 one year after graduation and $71,987 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.