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Bachelor’s Degrees in Other Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication

1,647 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication is offered at 56 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.1% of public relations, advertising, and applied communication graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1,647 students earned their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. This earns it the #29 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations, advertising, and applied communication at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,647
Master’s Degree 205
Graduate Certificate 12
Associate’s Degree 2

Earnings of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. About 78.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 357
Women 1,290
Gender Diversity of Bachelor's Degrees in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations, advertising, and applied communication bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 49
Black or African American 138
Hispanic or Latino 188
White 1,072
International Students 84
Other Races/Ethnicities 116
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Bachelor's Degree Students

There are 56 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
296 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for public relations, advertising, and applied communication students seekinga bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 46,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year.

The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 296 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
244 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

DePaul University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,551 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,584 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 244 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at DePaul. About 69% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
150 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Arizona University. 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.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 150 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at NAU. About 75% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

105 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,366 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,531 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 105 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at OSU. Of these students, 82% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
89 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 17,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,594 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Loyola Chicago. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
86 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Vermont comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 13,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 86 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at UVM. About 70% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts
63 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Suffolk University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,814 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,267 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 63 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Suffolk. About 81% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
57 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pepperdine University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,900 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Pepperdine. About 79% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
50 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Duquesne University. Each year, around 9,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Duquesne. Of these students, 78% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Pennsylvania State University - World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
48 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - World Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,682 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Penn State World Campus. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
43 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St John's University - New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 21,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,378 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,569 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 43 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at STJ. Of these students, 93% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
40 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulane University of Louisiana is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,918 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Tulane. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#13

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
39 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gonzaga University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,672 per year.

The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Gonzaga University awarded 39 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

35 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from A-State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#15

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana
33 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Butler University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,858 per year.

The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Butler University awarded 33 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
30 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Michigan University. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,360 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 30 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at WMU. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
28 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Morgan State University. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,190 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 28 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Morgan State. About 86% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
27 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Morehead State University. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,260 per year.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Morehead State University. Of these students, 85% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
25 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Quinnipiac University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Quinnipiac. About 60% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Dalton State College

Dalton, Georgia
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dalton State College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at DSC. Of these students, 59% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations, advertising, and applied communication that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Public Relations 5,040
Advertising 4,801
PR & Applied Communication 3,063
Organizational Communication 1,498
Sports Communication 315

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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