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Public Relations & Advertising at Western Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University.

Studying Online at Western Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Western Michigan University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Michigan University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#9 of 10
Best Value	Michigan	#9 of 10
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 43
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#34 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#122 of 239
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#177 of 240

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Western Michigan University

Graduates of Western Michigan 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	$35,894
2 years	$37,951
3 years	$44,749
4 years	$48,899
5 years	$57,951

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $48,899, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Western Michigan University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Western Michigan University are 83% women (29) and 17% men (6).

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

Of the 34 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at Western Michigan University, 82% were women (28) and 18% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 18% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Western 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 Western Michigan University

This Public Relations & Advertising program at Western Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Advertising	15
Other PR & Applied Communication	20

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at Western Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.