Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at CUNY City College
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY City College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY City College graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all public relations, advertising, and applied communication masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY City College | $57,362 | $92,319 | — | — |
| School of Visual Arts | $91,346 | — | — | — |
| Marist University | $70,802 | $81,901 | — | — |
| Syracuse University | $62,662 | — | — | — |
| Hofstra University | $56,529 | — | — | — |
| St. John's University-New York | $48,959 | $62,869 | — | — |
| National Median | $57,362 | — | — | — |
Other Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Visual Arts New York | $49,140 | $91,346 | — |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $46,140 | $70,802 | — |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $63,061 | $62,662 | — |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $55,450 | $56,529 | — |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $50,110 | $48,959 | — |
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 CUNY City College, approximately 60% 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.