Public Relations & Advertising Doctor’s Degrees
There are 494 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Public Relations & Advertising. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.1% of Public Relations & Advertising graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 19,636 degrees were awarded toPublic Relations & Advertising majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Relations & Advertising at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 93 |
| Associate’s Degree | 432 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,060 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,995 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 41 |
Earnings of Public Relations & Advertising Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Public Relations & Advertising of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Public Relations & Advertising majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Public Relations & Advertising. About 85.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Relations & Advertising graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 48.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 24.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 7 | 17.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 605 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Public Relations & Advertising. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 832 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 570 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising. This school awarded 566 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 520 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 425 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising. This school awarded 379 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising. This school awarded 353 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 320 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising. This school awarded 257 doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Relations & Advertising that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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