Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Johnson & Wales University-Online · Providence, RI

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$49,033Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,025Median earnings 4 years after
$71,201Median earnings 5 years after
$24,500Median 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 Johnson & Wales University-Online earn a median of $49,033 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 $24,500, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence
$49,033$24,500
Roger Williams University
Bristol
$45,269$27,000
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
$42,181$22,214

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Online make?

The median salary is $49,033 one year after graduation and $71,201 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,500.

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