Public Relations Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Public Relations is offered at 152 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Public Relations.
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,061 students earned theirPublic Relations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 50 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,461 |
| Master’s Degree | 513 |
Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Public Relations 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)
The data on debt ranges for Public Relations majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 182 colleges that offer a associate degree in Public Relations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Public Relations students seeking a associate degree is The University of Alabama. This school awarded 212 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 173 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 170 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 158 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 149 associate degrees in Public Relations 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 State University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 134 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their associate degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their associate degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Public Relations 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 Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 89 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 86 associate degrees in Public Relations 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 Southern California is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 77 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Relations that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| 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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