Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA

Communication & Journalism CERTIFICATE CIP 09.0900

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,350

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The $1,350 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Cuesta College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 09.0900

Program Family Communication & Journalism

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 1 graduates

Award Year 2025

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

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Advertising and Promotions Managers

Average Starting Salary

$126,960

10-Year Job Growth

-2.2%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 6 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Advertising and Promotions Managers SOC: 11-2011	$101,568	-2.2%	75%	primary100% confidence
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1122	$62,240	+2.1%	75%	primary100% confidence
Fundraisers SOC: 13-1131	$53,192	+4.3%	75%	primary100% confidence
Fundraising Managers SOC: 11-2033	$98,784	+4.2%	75%	primary100% confidence
Public Relations Managers SOC: 11-2032	$110,816	+5%	0%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$95,220

Peak Salary

$158,700

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Active Listening

● Social Perceptiveness

● Critical Thinking

● Speaking

● Writing

● Judgment and Decision Making

● Reading Comprehension

● Complex Problem Solving

● Time Management

● Coordination

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Cuesta College

Location San Luis Obispo, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,350

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,010

Average Net Price $16,541

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Program Information

CIP Code: 09.0900

CIP Family: 09

IPEDS ID: