Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$44,687
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,687
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
National Average
$47,166
All schools, same program
School Average
$39,205
All programs at Columbia College Chicago
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
35
Completers (IPEDS)
410
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,225
Median Debt
0.54
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$202/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,687
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 | $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 Columbia College Chicago
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $56,600 | $20,000 |
| Physics | $54,861 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,782 | $27,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | $48,271 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $48,195 | $48,604 |
| Marketing | $46,348 | $25,250 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (current) | $44,687 | $24,225 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $44,627 | $83,900 |
| Journalism | $43,458 | $24,525 |
| American Sign Language | $43,072 | $26,000 |
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.