by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for public relations & advertising, placing at #33 out of 225 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in public relations & advertising at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University handed out 59 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
American University is a solid choice among schools offering public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,999 a year. This is lower than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at American University, public relations & advertising students borrow a median amount of $26,442 in student loans. This is above $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
American University conferred 59 bachelor’s completions in public relations/image management recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at American University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 31 |
