Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Rider University

Master's Degree

Location: Lawrenceville, NJ•In-State Tuition: $38,900•Admission Rate: 79%•Avg SAT: 1219
Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,323
32nd percentile (60th in NJ)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Rider University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Rider University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 32th percentile of all public relations, advertising, and applied communication masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Rider University$53,323———
National Median$57,362———

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 Rider University, approximately 33% 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.