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Public Relations & Advertising at Ashland University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at Ashland University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Ashland University sits in Ashland, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at Ashland University.

Studying Online at Ashland University

Many students take online classes at Ashland University. Of 4,106 students, 877 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,484 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Ashland University

These rankings give you a sense of how Ashland University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Ashland University

Graduates of Ashland University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,509
2 years	$28,598
4 years	$43,392
5 years	$53,786

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Ashland University report median earnings of $43,392, compared with $58,120 for all Ashland University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Ashland University is $27,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Ashland University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Ashland University are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Ashland University

Among the 3 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at Ashland University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Ashland University, above the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Ashland University

Among the 7 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Ashland University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Ashland 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 Ashland University

This Public Relations & Advertising program at Ashland University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Organizational Communication	7
Health Communication	1
Sports Communication	2

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at Ashland University work across a variety of fields. Here 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.