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Public Relations & Advertising at University of Oregon

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

University of Oregon sits in Eugene, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 413 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at University of Oregon.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Oregon

Distance learning is available at University of Oregon. Of 24,404 students, 648 (3%) studied exclusively online and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at University of Oregon

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Oregon’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 3
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 21
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#49 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#136 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from University of Oregon

Those who finish University of Oregon’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	$36,861
2 years	$41,401
3 years	$52,631
4 years	$60,519
5 years	$71,111

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Oregon report median earnings of $60,519, compared with $57,490 for all University of Oregon graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Oregon comes in at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at University of Oregon, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at University of Oregon are 67% women (278) and 33% men (135).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 392 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 68% were women (265) and 32% were men (127).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	260
Hispanic / Latino	53
Black / African American	12
Asian	15
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	35
International (Nonresident)	11
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 30% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, lower than the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 21 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 62% were women (13) and 38% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, 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 University of Oregon

The Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Oregon breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
PR & Applied Communication	7
Public Relations	149
Advertising	257

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Oregon go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.