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Public Relations & Advertising at Chapman University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at Chapman University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Chapman University sits in Orange, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at Chapman University.

Online & Distance Learning at Chapman University

Distance learning is available at Chapman University. Of 9,760 students, 1 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 71 (1%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Chapman University

Use these rankings to compare Chapman University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 21
Best Value	California	#14 of 15
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#20 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#236 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Chapman University

Students who complete Chapman 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	$43,478
2 years	$45,767
3 years	$50,551
4 years	$60,270
5 years	$75,336

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Chapman University report median earnings of $60,270, compared with $68,393 for all Chapman University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Chapman University comes in at $22,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Chapman University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Chapman University are 81% women (34) and 19% men (8).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Chapman University

Of the 33 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Chapman University, 85% were women (28) and 15% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 52% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Chapman University, above the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Chapman University

Of the 9 master’s public relations & advertising graduates at Chapman University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 67% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Chapman University, above 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 Chapman University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at Chapman University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
PR & Applied Communication	33
Health Communication	9

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at Chapman University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Relations & Advertising graduates, 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.