by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU among the top schools in the country for public relations & advertising, ranked #13 out of 225 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for public relations & advertising at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 68 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
GWU 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 3 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU report a median salary of $81,804 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, public relations & advertising graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GWU awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in political communication in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 68 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 8 |
