Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at School of Visual Arts
New York, NY · Master's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
School of Visual Arts graduates in public relations, advertising, and applied communication earn 58% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How School of Visual Arts Compares for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
All 29 colleges reporting public relations, advertising, and applied communication earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | $126,448 | $120,352 | #1 | $91,346 |
| 2 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $115,091 | $100,850 | #2 | $91,362 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $101,932 | $89,319 | #5 | $73,569 |
| 4 | American University Washington, DC | $97,932 | $85,814 | #6 | $63,727 |
| 5 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $96,250 | $94,565 | #3 | $82,421 |
| 6 | Boston University Boston, MA | $90,212 | $79,441 | #17 | $73,982 |
| 7 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $90,060 | $85,718 | #7 | $70,802 |
| 8 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,760 | $81,676 | #13 | $50,634 |
| 9 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $89,265 | $81,225 | #14 | $65,547 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $87,500 | $83,282 | #9 | $62,662 |
Other Majors at School of Visual Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | $157,345 | $99,137 | #4 of 8 |
| Systems Science and Theory | — | $68,946 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $65,176 | $48,325 | #15 of 20 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $59,511 | $48,429 | #182 of 211 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,609 | — | #37 of 60 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $39,654 | $33,463 | #20 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do School of Visual Arts public relations, advertising, and applied communication graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $91,346 one year after graduating and $126,448 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does School of Visual Arts rank for public relations, advertising, and applied communication?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for public relations, advertising, and applied communication graduates, School of Visual Arts ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public relations, advertising, and applied communication at School of Visual Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 58% more than the national median for public relations, advertising, and applied communication ($80,125).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.