Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Master's degree · West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV

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$56,835Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,276Median earnings 4 years after
$85,564Median earnings 5 years after
$39,224Median federal debt
148Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at West Virginia University earn a median of $56,835 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,433–$109,561). Median debt is $39,224, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $56,835 one year after graduation and $85,564 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,224.

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