by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC among the top schools in the country for public relations & advertising, coming in at #22 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 22 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California | 3 of 15 |
Here is each degree level offered in public relations & advertising at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 160 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC report a median salary of $66,015 a year. This is below $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
To complete a bachelor’s at USC, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $20,251 in student loans. This is above $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at USC were White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
USC awarded 78 bachelor’s completions in public relations/image management in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
Graduate study is also available at USC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 160 |
