Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$74,450
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$74,450
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
National Average
$60,313
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
37
Completers (IPEDS)
122
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$53,268
Median Debt
0.72
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$444/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$74,450
Median Earnings
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $112,555 | $54,057 |
| CUNY City College | $92,319 | $41,000 |
| Georgetown University | $90,296 | $49,149 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $90,274 | — |
| George Washington University | $86,813 | $51,254 |
| Marist University | $81,901 | $20,656 |
| DePaul University | $74,574 | $34,969 |
| American University (this school) | $74,450 | $53,268 |
| West Virginia University | $73,601 | $39,224 |
| Boston University | $73,098 | $39,224 |
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.