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Public Relations & Advertising at Howard University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what Howard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Howard University is located in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at Howard University.

Online & Distance Learning at Howard University

Online coursework is an option at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Howard University

Rankings can help you compare Howard University’s Public Relations & Advertising program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#4 of 4
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 45
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#44 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#237 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Howard University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,119

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Howard University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Howard University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Howard University are 74% women (64) and 26% men (23).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Howard University

Of the 87 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Howard University, 74% were women (64) and 26% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	59
Asian	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 84% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard University, higher 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 Howard University

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

Concentration	Graduates
PR & Applied Communication	87

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.