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Public Relations & Advertising at University of Portland

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

University of Portland is located in Portland, OR.

Studying Online at University of Portland

Distance learning is available at University of Portland. Of 3,285 students, 12 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 85 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at University of Portland

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 3
Best Value	Oregon	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 21
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#60 of 240
Best Value	Nationwide	#214 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from University of Portland

Students who complete University of Portland’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	$32,196
2 years	$41,205
3 years	$49,820
4 years	$61,776
5 years	$64,521

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from University of Portland report median earnings of $61,776, compared with $77,634 for all University of Portland 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 Portland comes in at $20,828.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at University of Portland

The Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Portland breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Organizational Communication	21

Best-Paid Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Those who complete Public Relations & Advertising program at University of Portland go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.