Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

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$40,583Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,978Median earnings 4 years after
$64,008Median earnings 5 years after
$24,286Median federal debt
91Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Marquette University earn a median of $40,583 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 $24,286, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$46,039$22,166

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $40,583 one year after graduation and $64,008 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,286.

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