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Public Relations & Advertising at University of Colorado Boulder

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 379 public relations & advertising graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 10
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 4
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’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	$42,963

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $19,433.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 65% women (248) and 35% men (131).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 374 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 66% were women (246) and 34% were men (128).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	294
Hispanic / Latino	47
Black / African American	2
Asian	12
Two or More Races	11
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 19% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 5 master’s public relations & advertising graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below 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 University of Colorado Boulder

This Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Colorado Boulder includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
PR & Applied Communication	379

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Colorado Boulder work across a variety of fields. Below are 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.