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Public Relations & Advertising at Otterbein University

If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, you may want to check out the program at Otterbein University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Otterbein University is located in Westerville, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Otterbein University.

Online & Distance Learning at Otterbein University

Online coursework is an option at Otterbein University. Among 2,332 students, 12 (1%) studied exclusively online and 350 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Otterbein University

Rankings can help you compare Otterbein University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#9 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 43
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#146 of 239
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#163 of 240

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Otterbein University

Students who complete Otterbein 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	$32,792
2 years	$44,170
3 years	$42,185
4 years	$54,544
5 years	$63,902

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Otterbein University report median earnings of $54,544, compared with $62,117 for all Otterbein University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Otterbein University is $23,800.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Otterbein University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Otterbein University are 81% women (13) and 19% men (3).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Otterbein University

Among the 16 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Otterbein University, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 31% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Otterbein University, below 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 Otterbein University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Public Relations	11
Health Communication	5

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at Otterbein University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Relations & Advertising majors, 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.