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Public Relations & Advertising at West Virginia University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University sits in Morgantown, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 158 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.

Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University

Distance learning is available at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at West Virginia University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 66
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 66
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 239
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#89 of 240

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from West Virginia University

Graduates of West Virginia 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	$52,874
2 years	$53,262
3 years	$61,309
4 years	$73,601
5 years	$85,564

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of $73,601, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at West Virginia University are 70% women (111) and 30% men (47).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 4 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Of the 154 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 70% were women (108) and 30% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	106
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	18
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 28% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, 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 West Virginia University

This Public Relations & Advertising program at West Virginia University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication Management and Strategic Communications.	154
Other PR & Applied Communication	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Relations & Advertising majors, 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.