Median Debt
$18,493
25% below national median

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Azusa Pacific University$18,493
National University$50,070$30,6220.61
University of Southern California$50,041$70,999$20,2510.40
Pepperdine University$45,988$64,905$26,0000.57
San Diego State University$44,197$62,118$17,0380.39
Chapman University$40,141$60,270$22,6250.56
National Median$39,794$24,6250.62

Other Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
National University
San Diego
$13,320$50,070$30,622
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$50,041$20,251
Pepperdine University
Malibu
$66,742$45,988$26,000
San Diego State University
San Diego
$8,290$44,197$17,038
Chapman University
Orange
$62,784$40,141$22,625

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Azusa Pacific University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.