Doctor’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
In 2020-2021, 19 earned their doctor's degree in public relations. This earns it the #194 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,542 |
| Graduate Certificate | 267 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public relations students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public relations. About 57.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
George Mason University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The public relations program at George Mason University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public relations. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at OHIO Athens. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in public relations from UT Austin. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public relations. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. The public relations program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 425 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 63 |
| Journalism | 16 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 10 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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