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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in District of Columbia

521 students earned Public Relations degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

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 259
Bachelor’s Degree 255
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.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 36.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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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.

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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.

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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
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,107 a year. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 57% of the teachers are full time.

#2

American University

Washington
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The American University.

#3

Howard University

Washington
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 77% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. In their early career, GWU grads earn an average salary of $62,584.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $13,785. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

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