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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in District of Columbia

521 Public Relations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Public Relations & Advertising is the 10th most popular major out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in District of Columbia

Public Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 259
Bachelor’s Degree 255
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a public relations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 36.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 30,620 people employed in jobs related to a public relations degree, compared to 726,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in District of Columbia

Public Relations grads earn an average of $92,970 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

#2

American University

Washington
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Howard University

Washington
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,785. Graduates earn an average $38,007 after graduation.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in DC

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Sports Entertainers and Performers 21% $0
Community Health Workers 20% $56,820
Advertising and Promotions Managers 17% $132,910
Technical Writers 17% $84,270
Reporters and Correspondents 13% $93,790
Communications Professors 13% $76,600
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $164,250
Public Relations Specialists 8% $88,670
Editors 7% $80,210
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 5% $0
Radio and Television Announcers -10% $64,580

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public relations.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Communication & Media Studies 200
Journalism 170
Other Communication & Journalism 73
Publishing 59
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 5

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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