Public Relations & Advertising Undergraduate Certificates
There are 494 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of Public Relations & Advertising graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 19,636 degrees were awarded toPublic Relations & Advertising majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Relations & Advertising at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 93 |
| Associate’s Degree | 432 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,060 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,995 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 41 |
Earnings of Public Relations & Advertising Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising. About 69.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Relations & Advertising graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 53.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22.6% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 8.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 2 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 605 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 832 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 570 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 566 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 520 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 425 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 413 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 405 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising 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 Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 379 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 353 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. This school awarded 350 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 338 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 257 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. This school awarded 238 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. This school awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Relations & Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. 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 Public Relations & Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Relations & Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Public Relations & Advertising Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Relations & Advertising that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Journalism | 11,334 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
