PR & Applied Communication Associate Degrees
There are 162 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in PR & Applied Communication.
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Education Levels of PR & Applied Communication Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,077 degrees were awarded toPR & Applied Communication majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in PR & Applied Communication at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,064 |
| Master’s Degree | 966 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of PR & Applied Communication Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in PR & Applied Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular PR & Applied Communication Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 208 colleges that offer a associate degree in PR & Applied Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Colorado Boulder tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 379 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 210 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 173 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 121 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 118 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 110 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 105 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 102 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 98 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 62 associate degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to PR & Applied Communication that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1,296 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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