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Public Relations & Advertising at Ball State University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.

Online & Distance Learning at Ball State University

Distance learning is available at Ball State University. Of 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Ball State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #3 of 7
Best Value Indiana #4 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #13 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #20 of 43
Best Value Nationwide #67 of 239
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #125 of 240

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #3 of 7
Best Value Indiana #4 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #13 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #20 of 43
Best Value Nationwide #67 of 239
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #125 of 240

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Ball State University

Graduates of Ball State University’s Public Relations & Advertising program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Relations & Advertising at Ball State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,791
2 years $34,526
3 years $43,522
4 years $51,378
5 years $54,927

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Ball State University take home a median $51,378, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Relations & Advertising earnings compared with all majors at Ball State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Ball State University stands at $23,879.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at Ball State University

This Public Relations & Advertising program at Ball State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
PR & Applied Communication 44
Advertising 32
Scientific Communication 2

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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