Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Seattle University · Seattle, WA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,310Median earnings 3 years after
$67,887Median earnings 5 years after
—Median 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 Seattle University earn a median of $48,310. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,560 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,857–$83,689).

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
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$39,013$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $48,310 and $67,887 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.