Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Undergraduate certificate · Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus · Chicago, IL

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$21,902Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,556Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$10,666Median federal debt
3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus earn a median of $21,902 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $52,763 four years after graduating (middle half: $34,071–$74,332). Median debt is $10,666, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Undergraduate certificate) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Illinois Media School
Chicago
$21,902$10,666

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus make?

The median salary is $21,902 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,666.

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