PR & Applied Communication Doctor’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in PR & Applied Communication.
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Education Levels of PR & Applied Communication Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,077 people earned theirPR & 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 | 37 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,064 |
| Master’s Degree | 966 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 6 |
Earnings of PR & Applied Communication Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in PR & Applied Communication of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for PR & Applied Communication students with their doctor’s degree.
Most Popular PR & Applied Communication Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 208 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in PR & Applied Communication. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for PR & Applied Communication students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. This school awarded 379 doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 210 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 173 doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their doctor's 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.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's 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.
Texas Christian University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 118 doctor's 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. This school awarded 110 doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 105 doctor's 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.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's 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.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 98 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 93 doctor's 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.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Howard University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's 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.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor's 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.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for PR & Applied Communication majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 75 doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's 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.
Washington State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in PR & Applied Communication. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in PR & Applied Communication here go on to 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 doctor’s 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
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- 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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