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Public Relations & Advertising at Central Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University sits in Mount Pleasant, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University.

Studying Online at Central Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Central Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Central Michigan University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#6 of 10
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#85 of 239
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#169 of 240

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Central Michigan University

Those who finish Central Michigan 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	$35,420
2 years	$37,913
3 years	$44,311
4 years	$51,494
5 years	$60,505

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $51,494, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Central Michigan University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Central Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Central Michigan University are 72% women (38) and 28% men (15).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Of the 53 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at Central Michigan University, 72% were women (38) and 28% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	44
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at Central Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Relations	37
Advertising	16

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at Central Michigan 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

• 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.