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Public Relations & Advertising at Illinois State University

If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, you may want to check out the program at Illinois State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Illinois State University is located in Normal, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University

Distance learning is available at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Illinois State University

Rankings can help you compare Illinois State University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #2 of 7
Best Value Illinois #3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 43
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #24 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 240
Best Value Nationwide #104 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Illinois State University

Students who complete Illinois State University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Relations & Advertising at Illinois State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,618
2 years $38,829
3 years $47,218
4 years $53,696
5 years $62,349

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Illinois State University report median earnings of $53,696, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Illinois State University is $22,500.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at Illinois State University

This Public Relations & Advertising program at Illinois State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Public Relations 43

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at Illinois State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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