Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,044
31st percentile
Sample Size
250
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Southern New Hampshire University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southern New Hampshire University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 31th 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 New Hampshire

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication masters's programs at peer institutions in New Hampshire

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern New Hampshire University$53,044$55,054
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 Southern New Hampshire University, approximately 47% 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.