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Public Relations & Advertising at George Washington University

If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what George Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

George Washington University is located in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 117 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at George Washington University.

Studying Online at George Washington University

Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at George Washington University

Rankings can help you compare George Washington University’s Public Relations & Advertising program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#15 of 240
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 45
Best Value	Nationwide	#217 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from George Washington University

Students who complete George Washington University’s Public Relations & Advertising program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,676
2 years	$59,906
3 years	$71,210
4 years	$81,804
5 years	$98,869

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from George Washington University earn a median of $81,804, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from George Washington University comes in at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at George Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at George Washington University are 62% women (72) and 38% men (45).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at George Washington University

Of the 41 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at George Washington University, 61% were women (25) and 39% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 29% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University, below the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at George Washington University

Of the 68 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at George Washington University, 63% were women (43) and 37% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	9
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	20

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at George Washington 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 George Washington University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Public Relations	12
Advertising	6
Political Communication	91
Health Communication	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.