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Public Relations & Advertising at Columbia College Chicago

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at Columbia College Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Columbia College Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

Online Class Availability at Columbia College Chicago

Online coursework is an option at Columbia College Chicago. Of 5,570 students, 37 (1%) studied exclusively online and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Columbia College Chicago

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #7 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #36 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #40 of 43
Best Value Nationwide #174 of 239
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #216 of 240

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Columbia College Chicago

Students who complete Columbia College Chicago’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 Columbia College Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,669
2 years $31,133
3 years $37,111
4 years $44,687
5 years $56,607

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Columbia College Chicago take home a median $44,687, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Public Relations & Advertising earnings compared with all majors at Columbia College Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Columbia College Chicago is $26,000.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at Columbia College Chicago

The Public Relations & Advertising program at Columbia College Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Public Relations 8
Advertising 14

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at Columbia College Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Relations & Advertising graduates, 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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