Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication
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Education Levels of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,530 people earned their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. This earns it the #105 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations, advertising, and applied communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,530 |
| Master’s Degree | 834 |
| Graduate Certificate | 63 |
| Basic Certificate | 61 |
| Associate Degree | 23 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. About 75.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 880 |
| Women | 2,650 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations, advertising, and applied communication bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 332 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 630 |
| White | 2,187 |
| International Students | 86 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 207 |
Most Popular Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 135 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Colorado Boulder tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 70% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from FIU. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from UNL. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from USF Tampa. Of these students, 71% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kennesaw State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from KSU Georgia. About 76% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Valley State University. Each year, around 23,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,302 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from GVSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Howard University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,584 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,556 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Howard. Around 99% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Washington State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Wazzu. About 66% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Christian University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from TCU. Of these students, 85% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Florida State. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Tampa. Roughly 9,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,036 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from UT. About 84% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ithaca College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,126 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Ithaca. Of these students, 65% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,793 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from UW - River Falls. Of these students, 80% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ball State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,636 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Ball State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Central Connecticut State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,058 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from CCSU. Of these students, 60% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Flagler College - St Augustine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,068 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Flagler St. Augustine. About 77% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,026 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from UCO. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Chapman University. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,603 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Chapman. About 72% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from UL Lafayette. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Buffalo State comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Buffalo State. Of these students, 94% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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