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Public Relations & Advertising at Temple University

If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what Temple University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Temple University is in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 257 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Temple University.

Online Class Availability at Temple University

Distance learning is available at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Temple University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#7 of 12
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#26 of 45
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#100 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#184 of 239

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#7 of 12
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#26 of 45
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#100 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#184 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Temple University

Those who finish Temple 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	$37,662
2 years	$38,210
3 years	$46,258
4 years	$53,863
5 years	$63,387

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Temple University earn a median of $53,863, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Temple University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Temple University are 75% women (193) and 25% men (64).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Temple University

Among the 221 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at Temple University, 78% were women (172) and 22% were men (49).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	129
Hispanic / Latino	20
Black / African American	33
Asian	15
Two or More Races	11
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 36% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, higher than the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Temple University

Of the 26 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Temple University, 65% were women (17) and 35% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 42% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Temple University, higher than the national average of 36%.*

*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 Temple University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Organizational Communication	15
Public Relations	56
Advertising	153
Sports Communication	7
International Communication	2
Other PR & Applied Communication	24

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at Temple University work across a variety of fields. 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.