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Public Relations & Advertising at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Relations & Advertising, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in Champaign, IL.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Public Relations & Advertising program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 7
Best Value Illinois #1 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #26 of 240
Best Value Nationwide #35 of 239

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 7
Best Value Illinois #1 of 7
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 43
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #26 of 240
Best Value Nationwide #35 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Relations & Advertising at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,115
2 years $43,114
3 years $56,194
4 years $62,665
5 years $75,277

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report median earnings of $62,665, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Relations & Advertising earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $23,250.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Advertising 202
Health Communication 12

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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