by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Columbia College Chicago compares to other colleges that offer public relations & advertising.
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Columbia College Chicago is a solid choice among schools offering public relations & advertising. More specifically it was ranked #216 out of 240 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia College Chicago conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia College Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,687 a year. This is above $38,749, the median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia College Chicago, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is below $26,557, the typical median for all majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,610 | $32,272 |
| Fees | $1,816 | $1,816 |
Find out more about Columbia College Chicago tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia College Chicago are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the public relations & advertising majors at Columbia College Chicago.
The public relations & advertising program at Columbia College Chicago breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 14 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 8 |
Columbia College Chicago conferred 14 completions in advertising in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (43%).
Columbia College Chicago awarded 8 completions in public relations/image management in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (38%).