Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras · San Juan, PR

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,173Median earnings 4 years after
$43,565Median earnings 5 years after
$5,500Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras earn a median of $5,634. 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 $5,500, about 98% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
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$13,085$12,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras make?

The median salary is $5,634 and $43,565 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,500.

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