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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$217,984
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,439
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northern Arizona University
Grad rate: 58.0% |
AZ | +$370,525 | $62,001 | $29,495 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Boise State University
Grad rate: 60.8% |
ID | +$232,674 | $56,454 | $25,387 | $22,977 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Georgia
Grad rate: 87.6% |
GA | +$50,754 | $47,597 | $27,436 | $25,000 | 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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Browse Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.