PR & Applied Communication Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in PR & Applied Communication. This degree is more popular with female students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of PR & Applied Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of PR & Applied Communication Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,077 degrees were awarded toPR & Applied Communication majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in PR & Applied Communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 3,064 |
| Master’s Degree | 966 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of PR & Applied Communication Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in PR & Applied Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for PR & Applied Communication students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 742 |
| Women | 2,322 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of PR & Applied Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,874 | 61.2% |
| Asian | 105 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 558 | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 238 | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 118 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 53 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 108 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular PR & Applied Communication Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 208 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in PR & Applied Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for PR & Applied Communication students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. This school awarded 379 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 173 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 102 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to PR & Applied Communication that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1,296 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.