by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how San Diego State University compares to other colleges that offer public relations & advertising.
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San Diego State University ranks competitively among schools offering public relations & advertising. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 191 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising students who finish a bachelor’s at San Diego State University earn a median of $62,118 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Diego State University, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $17,038 in student loans. This is higher than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the public relations & advertising majors at San Diego State University.
The public relations & advertising program at San Diego State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Communication | 37 |
San Diego State University awarded 37 completions in health communication in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (35%).