by our College Data Analytics Team
[Public Relations Advertising](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a public relations advertising degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying public relations advertising schools.
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For graduate earnings in public relations advertising, no school beat Johnson And Wales University Online this year. Located in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Online is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career public relations advertising graduates from Johnson And Wales University Online make a median of around $71,201 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Johnson And Wales University Providence earned it the #2 place for public relations advertising. Johnson And Wales University Providence is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Public Relations Advertising graduates of Johnson And Wales University Providence earn a median of about $71,201 a year early in their careers.
University Of Rhode Island produces some of the highest-paid graduates in public relations advertising, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. After graduating, public relations advertising degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island typically earn about $74,225 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in public relations advertising will find them at Roger Williams University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, public relations advertising degree recipients from Roger Williams University typically earn about $45,269 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their public relations advertising graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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