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Public Relations & Advertising at American University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, you may want to check out the program at American University. Get started with the following essential facts.

American University sits in Washington, DC.

Studying Online at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at American University

These rankings give you a sense of how American University’s Public Relations & Advertising program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #3 of 4
Best Value District Of Columbia #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #12 of 45
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #38 of 240
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #43 of 45
Best Value Nationwide #231 of 239

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #3 of 4
Best Value District Of Columbia #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #12 of 45
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #38 of 240
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #43 of 45
Best Value Nationwide #231 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Relations & Advertising at American University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,182
2 years $49,985
3 years $60,479
4 years $74,999
5 years $90,448

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from American University earn a median of $74,999, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Relations & Advertising earnings compared with all majors at American University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from American University stands at $26,442.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at American University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at American University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Public Relations 59
Political Communication 30
International Communication 1

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at American University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Relations & Advertising majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Fundraisers $118,069
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762
Human Resources Managers $95,702
Fundraising Managers $90,350
Training and Development Specialists $63,210

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