Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Illinois Institute of Technology
Northwestern University$82,421$112,555
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$61,463
DePaul University$57,884$74,574
National Median$57,362

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northwestern University
Evanston
$65,997$82,421
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$16,004$61,463
DePaul University
Chicago
$44,460$57,884

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.