Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at DeVry University-Illinois
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-Illinois | $41,234* | — | — | — |
| North Central College | $48,549* | $58,050 | $26,899 | 0.55 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $48,063* | $62,665 | $23,250 | 0.48 |
| Illinois State University | $43,874* | $53,696 | $22,500 | 0.51 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $43,308* | $56,347 | $25,000 | 0.58 |
| DePaul University | $41,234* | $58,268 | $24,500 | 0.59 |
| National Median | $39,794* | — | $24,625 | 0.62 |
Other Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central College Naperville | $44,394 | $48,549 | $26,899 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $16,004 | $48,063 | $23,250 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $16,021 | $43,874 | $22,500 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $51,716 | $43,308 | $25,000 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $44,460 | $41,234 | $24,500 |
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 DeVry University-Illinois, approximately 65% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.