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Best Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Schools in Washington

Top Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication programs in Washington ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 4

Avg major earnings: $59,112

Top Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in Washington

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#	School	Type	4yr Earnings	1yr Earnings	Admit Rate
1	Gonzaga University #101 national	Private	$62,725	$39,013	76.0%
2	Washington State University #342 national	Public	N/A	$45,820	85.4%
3	Central Washington University #831 national	Public	$54,237	$40,976	90.2%
4	Northwest University #887 national	Private	$50,582	$45,209	88.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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