Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Dordt University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dordt University | $42,228* | — | — | — |
| Drake University | $44,492* | $58,012 | $23,250 | 0.52 |
| University of Northern Iowa | $43,755* | $48,546 | $21,096 | 0.48 |
| Iowa State University | $42,530* | $53,543 | $24,750 | 0.58 |
| Simpson College | $41,925* | — | — | — |
| Loras College | $40,938* | $49,138 | $26,581 | 0.65 |
| National Median | $39,794* | — | $24,625 | 0.62 |
Other Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University Des Moines | $49,944 | $44,492 | $23,250 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $9,728 | $43,755 | $21,096 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $10,497 | $42,530 | $24,750 |
| Simpson College Indianola | $46,212 | $41,925 | — |
| Loras College Dubuque | $38,298 | $40,938 | $26,581 |
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 Dordt University, approximately 18% 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 6 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.