Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Webster University

Master's Degree

Location: Saint Louis, MO•In-State Tuition: $30,730•Admission Rate: 58%•Avg SAT: 1145
Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,814
22nd percentile (60th in MO)
Sample Size
30
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Webster University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Webster University graduates earn $51k, placing them in the 22th 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 Missouri

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication masters's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Webster University$50,814$60,531——
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 Webster University, approximately 28% 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.