Bachelor's-8% vs national median1,783 grads tracked
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Northern Arizona University
Ranked 51st of 79 bachelor's programs in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,808
middle 50%: $28,254 – $49,387
Median · 5 years out
$57,953
middle 50%: $44,410 – $74,926
Median · 10 years out
$72,498
middle 50%: $52,636 – $103,038
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Public Relations and Advertising graduates from Northern Arizona University earn a median $37,808 in their first year. Median earnings reach $72,498 by year 10.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,691 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
$59,073 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$58,998 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$58,407 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$58,284 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$58,183 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$57,352 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$57,147 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$57,138 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$56,595 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$56,419 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$56,078 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northern Arizona University
Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out
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