Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$112,555
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$112,555
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
National Average
$60,313
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,225
All programs at Northwestern University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
50
Completers (IPEDS)
122
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$54,057
Median Debt
0.48
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$450/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$112,555
Median Earnings
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University (this school) | $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 | $74,450 | $53,268 |
| West Virginia University | $73,601 | $39,224 |
| Boston University | $73,098 | $39,224 |
Other Programs at Northwestern University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $273,201 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,658 | $81,076 |
| Law | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $203,846 | $76,735 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $193,869 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $182,840 | $64,256 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $182,280 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,924 | $42,454 |
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.