Best Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$182,626
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,553
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fashion Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 83.3% |
NY | -$102,264 | $40,670 | $29,732 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
St Cloud Technical and Community College
Grad rate: 37.6% |
MN | -$262,988 | $30,388 | $15,374 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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