Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$75,287
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$75,287
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
National Average
$47,166
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
105
Completers (IPEDS)
410
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,442
Median Debt
0.35
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$220/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$75,287
Median Earnings
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | $86,425 | $24,000 |
| American University (this school) | $75,287 | $26,442 |
| George Washington University | $73,497 | $23,250 |
| School of Visual Arts | $72,116 | — |
| Syracuse University | $71,592 | $24,375 |
| University of Southern California | $70,999 | $19,500 |
| Texas Christian University | $66,005 | $23,668 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $65,345 | $20,402 |
| Southern Methodist University | $65,215 | $19,500 |
| Miami University-Hamilton | $65,121 | $23,500 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.