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Public Relations & Advertising at University of Portland

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at University of Portland. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Portland is located in Portland, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at University of Portland.

Studying Online at University of Portland

Distance learning is available at University of Portland. Of 3,285 students, 12 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 85 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from University of Portland

Students who complete University of Portland’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	$32,196
2 years	$41,205
3 years	$49,820
4 years	$61,776
5 years	$64,521

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Portland report median earnings of $61,776, compared with $77,634 for all University of Portland graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Portland comes in at $20,828.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at University of Portland, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at University of Portland are 71% women (15) and 29% men (6).

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

Of the 21 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at University of Portland, 71% were women (15) and 29% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	6
Asian	3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 57% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Portland, higher than the national average of 32%.*

*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 Portland

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

Concentration	Graduates
Organizational Communication	21

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Portland 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.