Undergraduate Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 198 students earned their undergraduate certificate in public relations. This makes it the 12th most popular undergraduate certificate program in the country.
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 Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in public relations is $34,200. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,200 to a high of $36,200.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in public relations is $19,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $22,250 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $9,500.
The median monthly payment of a public relations graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $202.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in public relations. About 63.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 103 |
| International Students | 39 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 27 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public relations students seekingan undergraduate certificate is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,790 per year.
The public relations program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 64 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Miami Ad School - New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in public relations. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 44 undergraduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Miami Ad School - New York. Of these students, 34% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Miami Ad School - Wynwood. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. The public relations program at Miami Ad School - Wynwood awarded 44 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Miami Ad School - San Francisco is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in public relations. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public relations program at Miami Ad School - San Francisco awarded 22 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in public relations. Roughly 52,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 undergraduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at UF. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Miami Ad School at Portfolio Center comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in public relations. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public relations program at Miami Ad School at Portfolio Center awarded 6 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in public relations. The public relations program at Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded 4 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Palomar College. Each year, around 23,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public relations program at Palomar College awarded 2 undergraduate certificates during the 2018-2019 school year.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in public relations. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 undergraduate certificates were handed out to public relations majors at Sinclair Community College.
Public Relations Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 124 |
| Public Relations | 74 |
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*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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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