Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's degree · Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education · Kirkland, WA

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$45,209Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,136Median earnings 4 years after
$56,919Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education earn a median of $45,209 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$45,820$19,112
Northwest University
Kirkland
$45,209—
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$40,976$20,250
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$39,013$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication graduates from Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education make?

The median salary is $45,209 one year after graduation and $56,919 after five years.

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