PR & Applied Communication Undergraduate Certificates
There are 162 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 25% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 (this page) | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,064 |
| Master’s Degree | 966 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of PR & Applied Communication Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of PR & Applied Communication graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 75.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 25.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular PR & Applied Communication Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 208 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is University of Colorado Boulder. During the most recent year for which we have data, 379 people received their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 165 undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 161 undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 114 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 105 undergraduate certificates 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.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 102 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 93 undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 93 undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Washington State University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 65 undergraduate certificates 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 Arkansas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 62 undergraduate certificates in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in PR & Applied Communication here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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.