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Public Relations & Advertising at Auburn University

Public Relations & Advertising at Auburn University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at Auburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.

During the most recent reporting year, 110 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at Auburn University.

Online & Distance Learning at Auburn University

Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Among 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Auburn University

Use these rankings to compare Auburn University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #1 of 4
Best Value Alabama #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #13 of 66
Best Value Southeast (Region) #46 of 66
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #70 of 240
Best Value Nationwide #150 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Auburn University

Those who finish Auburn University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Relations & Advertising at Auburn University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,482
2 years $35,518
3 years $44,572
4 years $51,387
5 years $53,562

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Auburn University report median earnings of $51,387, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Relations & Advertising earnings compared with all majors at Auburn University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Auburn University comes in at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Auburn University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Auburn University are 88% women (97) and 12% men (13).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University

Among the 110 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at Auburn University, 88% were women (97) and 12% were men (13).

Auburn University gender breakdown of Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 97
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 4
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Relations & Advertising majors at Auburn University

Minority students account for 11% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, lower 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 Auburn University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at Auburn University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Public Relations 110

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at Auburn University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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

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