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Public Relations & Advertising at Southern Methodist University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at Southern Methodist University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 143 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at Southern Methodist University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Methodist University

Online coursework is an option at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#7 of 240
Best Value	Texas	#10 of 10
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#17 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#230 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Those who finish Southern Methodist University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$42,606
2 years	$49,344
3 years	$56,890
4 years	$65,215
5 years	$76,143

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Southern Methodist University earn a median of $65,215, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Southern Methodist University stands at $19,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Southern Methodist University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Southern Methodist University are 83% women (119) and 17% men (24).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 133 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 84% were women (112) and 16% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	100
Hispanic / Latino	20
Black / African American	2
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 23% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Of the 10 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Southern Methodist University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Organizational Communication	41
Public Relations	40
Advertising	62

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. Below 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.