Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Illinois Institute of Technology
North Central College$48,549$58,050$26,8990.55
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$48,063$62,665$23,2500.48
Illinois State University$43,874$53,696$22,5000.51
Loyola University Chicago$43,308$56,347$25,0000.58
DePaul University$41,234$58,268$24,5000.59
National Median$39,794$24,6250.62

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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 Illinois Institute of Technology, approximately 29% 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.