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Public Relations & Advertising at DePaul University

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

DePaul University sits in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 116 public relations & advertising graduations were recorded at DePaul University.

Online & Distance Learning at DePaul University

Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at DePaul University

Use these rankings to compare DePaul University’s Public Relations & Advertising program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 7
Best Value	Illinois	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 43
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#38 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#181 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from DePaul University

Those who finish DePaul 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	$40,323
2 years	$41,391
3 years	$51,181
4 years	$60,798
5 years	$69,058

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from DePaul University report median earnings of $60,798, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from DePaul University comes in at $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at DePaul University are 68% women (79) and 32% men (37).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 98 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at DePaul University, 65% were women (64) and 35% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	49
Hispanic / Latino	28
Black / African American	7
Asian	3
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 18 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at DePaul University, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at DePaul 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 DePaul University

This Public Relations & Advertising program at DePaul University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Organizational Communication	5
Health Communication	2
Sports Communication	22
Other PR & Applied Communication	87

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.