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Public Relations & Advertising at Murray State University

If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what Murray State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Murray State University is located in Murray, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Murray State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Murray State University

Online coursework is an option at Murray State University. Among 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Murray State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Murray State University’s Public Relations & Advertising program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#5 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 66
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 239
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 66
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#190 of 240

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Murray State University

Students who complete Murray State 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	$29,325
2 years	$35,427
3 years	$34,612
4 years	$40,465
5 years	$44,245

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Murray State University earn a median of $40,465, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Murray State University stands at $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Murray State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Murray State University are 76% women (41) and 24% men (13).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Murray State University

Of the 42 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at Murray State University, 74% were women (31) and 26% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 24% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Murray State University

Of the 9 master’s public relations & advertising graduates at Murray State University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 22% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Murray State 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 Murray State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Organizational Communication	27
Public Relations	17
Advertising	7
Health Communication	3

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at Murray State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.