Find Business Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Public Relations & Advertising in District of Columbia

Find Schools Near

Public Relations & Advertising Schools in District of Columbia

In <nil>, 522 students earned their Public Relations degrees in DC.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in District of Columbia

Public Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 258
Bachelor’s Degree 257
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a public relations major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 25.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 39.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
undefined

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in District of Columbia

There are 30,620 people in the state and 726,240 people in the nation working in public relations jobs.

undefined

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $92,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

undefined

There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
20,935 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $24,570.

#2

American University

Washington
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,852 Total Students

An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $28,037. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Howard University

Washington
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Howard will pay a net price of $45,837.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Trinity College grads earn an average salary of $40,039. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in DC

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Advertising and Promotions Managers 17% $132,910
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $164,250
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 5% $0

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.