PR & Applied Communication Master’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in PR & Applied Communication. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.7% of PR & Applied Communication graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of PR & Applied Communication Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,077 students earned theirPR & 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 | 3,064 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 966 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of PR & Applied Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in PR & Applied Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in PR & Applied Communication. About 76.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 190 |
| Women | 612 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of PR & Applied Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 28 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 160 | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 13.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 110 | 13.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular PR & Applied Communication Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 208 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. During the most recent year for which we have data, 379 people received their master'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.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their master'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 South Florida is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master'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.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 165 master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master'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.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 121 master'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.
Texas Christian University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master'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 Houston is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 102 master'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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 87 master'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.
Texas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 62 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to PR & Applied Communication that also offer master’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
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