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Public Relations & Advertising at Marist University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what Marist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Marist University sits in Poughkeepsie, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 public relations & advertising graduations were recorded at Marist University.

Online & Distance Learning at Marist University

Distance learning is available at Marist University. Among 6,356 students, 493 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,799 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Marist University

Use these rankings to compare Marist University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 45
Best Value	New York	#16 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 240
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#41 of 45
Best Value	Nationwide	#226 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Marist University

Graduates of Marist 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	$59,669
2 years	$63,997
3 years	$73,443
4 years	$81,901
5 years	$86,248

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Marist University earn a median of $81,901, compared with $73,700 for all Marist University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Marist University are 65% women (26) and 35% men (14).

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Marist University

Of the 40 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Marist University, 65% were women (26) and 35% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 20% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Marist 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 Marist University

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

Concentration	Graduates
PR & Applied Communication	40

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at Marist University go on to a range of careers. 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.