We know that choosing the right degree is complex. One particularly important factor in this process is determining the financial commitment you will have to make to complete a program, and which one gives you the best return on your investment once you graduate. Of course, it's also essential to investigate scholarships and financial aid to offset tuition. Here are the typical costs for a public relations, advertising, and communication degree:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 10,037 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

18% above average compared to other degrees

$ 22,980 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

12% above average compared to other degrees

$ 36,108 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

10% above average compared to other degrees

What do public relations, advertising, and communication graduates earn?

Public relations, advertising, and communication students make an average of $65,519 per year after graduation. This is 2% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

$ 65,519 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Top 52% of degrees

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% of people underpaid in 2019

0% above average compared to other degrees

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