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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelor's degree programs in New York

Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

14Programs reporting earnings

$66,780Median year-4 earnings

$25,000Median federal debt

11Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Syracuse UniversitySyracuse · $26,000 federal debt$90,535 2Pace UniversityNew York · $25,000 federal debt$79,376 3Manhattan UniversityRiverdale · $25,832 federal debt$75,594 4Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew York · $21,500 federal debt$69,954 5Ithaca CollegeIthaca · $23,250 federal debt$68,029 6St. John's University-New YorkQueens · $26,848 federal debt$67,728 7Long Island UniversityBrookville · Debt not reported$67,704 8Hofstra UniversityHempstead · $24,000 federal debt$66,780 9State University of New York at PlattsburghPlattsburgh · $24,975 federal debt$58,888 10SUNY at FredoniaFredonia · $23,450 federal debt$58,820

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $84,690
Middle 50% wage range: $62,540–$124,870
State employment: 2,490
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $49,920–$208,260

27-3031Public Relations Specialists

State median wage: $81,250
Middle 50% wage range: $63,420–$107,920
State employment: 28,250
Projected growth: +1.8%
Annual openings: 23,000

10th–90th percentile: $51,730–$157,610

11-2032Public Relations Managers

State median wage: $180,880
Middle 50% wage range: $139,410–$233,530
State employment: 7,710
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 6,100

10th–90th percentile: $108,180–$323,190

11-2011Advertising and Promotions Managers

State median wage: $173,700
Middle 50% wage range: $128,890–$281,200
State employment: 3,550
Projected growth: -3.7%
Annual openings: 2,300

10th–90th percentile: $75,430–$343,540

11-2033Fundraising Managers

State median wage: $169,510
Middle 50% wage range: $130,140–$223,630
State employment: 4,080
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 3,700

10th–90th percentile: $102,040–$304,970

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $100,770
Middle 50% wage range: $77,860–$162,020
State employment: 5,750
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $49,500–$327,640

13-1131Fundraisers

State median wage: $80,540
Middle 50% wage range: $64,720–$101,250
State employment: 11,600
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 10,000

10th–90th percentile: $53,670–$132,510

11-3121Human Resources Managers

State median wage: $176,650
Middle 50% wage range: $133,180–$231,380
State employment: 17,920
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 16,800

10th–90th percentile: $105,380–$321,880

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Syracuse University	Syracuse	$90,535	$26,000
2	Pace University	New York	$79,376	$25,000
3	Manhattan University	Riverdale	$75,594	$25,832
4	Fashion Institute of Technology	New York	$69,954	$21,500
5	Ithaca College	Ithaca	$68,029	$23,250
6	St. John's University-New York	Queens	$67,728	$26,848
7	Long Island University	Brookville	$67,704	Not available
8	Hofstra University	Hempstead	$66,780	$24,000
9	State University of New York at Plattsburgh	Plattsburgh	$58,888	$24,975
10	SUNY at Fredonia	Fredonia	$58,820	$23,450
11	State University of New York at Oswego	Oswego	$58,675	$26,000
12	Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester	$57,748	$27,000
13	Utica University	Utica	$55,344	Not available
14	Mercy University	Dobbs Ferry	$50,973	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication in New York

What do Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $66,780 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,000 among the 11 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Syracuse University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.