Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 366 students earned their Public Relations degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Washington

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	358
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	5
Post-Master’s Certificate	5
Master’s Degree	2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year	1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks	1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a public relations major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 5.5%
• Black or African American: 2.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
• White: 64.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
• Other Races: 9.8%

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 17,160 people employed in jobs related to a public relations degree, compared to 726,240 nationwide.

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Washington

Public Relations grads earn an average of $67,560 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Programs in WA

There are 4 colleges in Washington that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in WA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers	26%	$119,590
Advertising and Promotions Managers	23%	$142,620
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers	-20%	$57,940

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bill Koplitz under License

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