Basic Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
In 2018-2019, 401 basic certificates were awarded to public relations majors. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 16,785 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,249 |
| Associate’s Degree | 402 |
| Basic Certificate | 401 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 198 |
| Graduate Certificate | 101 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Basic Certificates
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in public relations. About 55.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 223 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations basic certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 234 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 68 colleges that offer a basic certificate in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public relations majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 38,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 77 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at UGA. Of these students, 65% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Akron Wayne College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in public relations. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public relations program at University of Akron Wayne College awarded 35 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Miami Media School is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Miami Media School. Of these students, 31% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their basic certificate is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,011 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,055 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 30 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at UK. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boise State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. Each year, around 25,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,110 per year.
The public relations program at Boise State University awarded 25 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Miami Ad School - New York. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 people received their basic certificate in public relations from Miami Ad School - New York. Of these students, 64% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio Media School-Valley View comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in public relations. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 22 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Ohio Media School-Valley View. About 9% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois Media School is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Illinois Media School. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Miami Ad School - Wynwood comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in public relations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Miami Ad School - Wynwood. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,214 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,792 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Penn State Erie. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santiago Canyon College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in public relations. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their basic certificate in public relations from SCC. Of these students, 55% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southwestern College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in public relations. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at SC. About 14% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in public relations. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus.
Colorado Media School is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. The public relations program at Colorado Media School awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Miami Ad School - San Francisco is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Miami Ad School - San Francisco.
The 15th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Palomar College. Roughly 23,900 attend the school each year. During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their basic certificate in public relations from Palomar College. About 83% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio Media School-Cincinnati comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in public relations. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Ohio Media School-Cincinnati. About 83% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,826 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 basic certificates were handed out to public relations majors at IUPUI.
Northern Arizona University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,305 per year.
The public relations program at Northern Arizona University awarded 5 basic certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Edgewood College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in public relations. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,856 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their basic certificate in public relations from Edgewood. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Public Relations Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sports Communication | 89 |
| Advertising | 80 |
| Political Communication | 49 |
| Organizational Communication | 48 |
| Public Relations | 43 |
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