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Public Relations & Advertising at San Jose State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.

Online Class Availability at San Jose State University

Distance learning is available at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at San Jose State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #1 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 21
Best Value California #4 of 15
Best Value Far Western (Region) #4 of 21
Best Value Nationwide #11 of 239
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #17 of 240

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

Students who complete San Jose 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 San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,739
2 years $41,379
3 years $58,855
4 years $63,191
5 years $75,904

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from San Jose State University take home a median $63,191, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

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

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

The Public Relations & Advertising program at San Jose State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Public Relations 24
Advertising 40

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at San Jose State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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