Median Earnings (1yr)
$37,416
5th percentile (25th in FL)
Sample Size
87
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Full Sail University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Full Sail University graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 5th 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 Florida

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication masters's programs at peer institutions in Florida (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Full Sail University$37,416$46,166
University of West Florida$52,014
Florida State University$51,722$61,549
University of North Florida$48,628
National Median$57,362

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$6,360$52,014
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$5,656$51,722
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$6,389$48,628

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 Full Sail University, approximately 57% 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.