Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at University of Colorado Boulder

Master's Degree

Location: Boulder, CO•In-State Tuition: $16,430•Out-of-State Tuition: $41,943•Admission Rate: 83%•Avg SAT: 1353
Median Earnings (1yr)
$90,274
95th percentile
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Colorado Boulder graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Colorado Boulder graduates earn $90k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all public relations, advertising, and applied communication masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Colorado

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication masters's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Colorado Boulder$90,274———
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 University of Colorado Boulder, approximately 15% 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.