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Public Relations & Advertising at San Diego State University

If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.

Online Class Availability at San Diego State University

Many students take online classes at San Diego State University. Of 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at San Diego State University

Use these rankings to compare San Diego State University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 21
Best Value California #5 of 15
Best Value Far Western (Region) #6 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #35 of 240
Best Value Nationwide #53 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from San Diego State University

Students who complete San Diego 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 San Diego State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,838
2 years $38,072
3 years $54,778
4 years $62,118
5 years $69,123

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $62,118, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from San Diego State University is $17,038.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at San Diego State University

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

Concentration Graduates
Health Communication 37

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at San Diego State 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

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