Public Relations & Advertising at Point Park University
If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what Point Park University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Point Park University is in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Point Park University
Distance learning is available at Point Park University. Of 3,448 students, 1,248 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,035 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Point Park University
Use these rankings to compare Point Park University’s Public Relations & Advertising program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #12 of 12 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #43 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #164 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 240 |
Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Point Park University
Those who finish Point Park University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,010 |
| 2 years | $40,017 |
| 3 years | $44,603 |
| 4 years | $50,769 |
| 5 years | $58,670 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Point Park University earn a median of $50,769, compared with $42,106 for all Point Park University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Point Park University comes in at $28,850.
More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at Point Park University
This Public Relations & Advertising program at Point Park University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| PR & Applied Communication | 19 |
| Public Relations | 1 |
| Sports Communication | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates
Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at Point Park University go on to a range of careers. 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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