Public Relations & Advertising at University of Akron Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at University of Akron Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 240 |
Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus
Those who finish University of Akron Main Campus’s Public Relations & Advertising program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,824 |
| 2 years | $35,365 |
| 3 years | $39,786 |
| 4 years | $44,794 |
| 5 years | $53,071 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take home a median $44,794, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $27,000.
More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus
The Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Akron Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Organizational Communication | 17 |
| Public Relations | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates
Students who finish Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Akron Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.