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Public Relations & Advertising at American University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, you may want to check out the program at American University. Get started with the following essential facts.

American University sits in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at American University.

Studying Online at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at American University

These rankings give you a sense of how American University’s Public Relations & Advertising program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#3 of 4
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#12 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#38 of 240
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#43 of 45
Best Value	Nationwide	#231 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,182
2 years	$49,985
3 years	$60,479
4 years	$74,999
5 years	$90,448

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from American University earn a median of $74,999, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from American University stands at $26,442.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at American University are 77% women (69) and 23% men (21).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at American University

Among the 59 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at American University, 85% were women (50) and 15% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	7

Minority students account for 31% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at American University

Among the 31 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at American University, 61% were women (19) and 39% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 23% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at American University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at American University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Relations	59
Political Communication	30
International Communication	1

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at American University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Relations & Advertising majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Fundraisers	$118,069
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$96,762
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Human Resources Managers	$95,702

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.