Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Schools in District of Columbia

In 2022-2023, 193 students earned their Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication degrees in DC.

A Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication major is the 32nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors in District of Columbia

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	96
Bachelor’s Degree	96
Post-Master’s Certificate	1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	1

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

• Asian: 2.1%
• Black or African American: 45.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
• White: 13.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
• Other Races: 14.5%

Jobs for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Grads in District of Columbia

23,130 people in the state and 365,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public relations, advertising, and applied communication.

Wages for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a public relations, advertising, and applied communication grad in the state is $107,490, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in DC

There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer public relations, advertising, and applied communication degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Careers in DC

Some of the careers public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors go into include:

Job Title	DC Job Growth	DC Median Salary
Advertising and Promotions Managers	17%	$132,910
Public Relations Specialists	8%	$88,670

Related Majors in District of Columbia

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public relations, advertising, and applied communication.

Major	Annual Graduates in DC
Public Relations	231
Political Communication	83
Health Communication	5
International Communication	5
Advertising	4

View all majors related to Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

View Nationwide Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bill Koplitz under License

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