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Graduate Public Relations & Advertising Programs at American University

31 Graduate Degrees Awarded
1 Graduate Award Levels
#3 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in public relations & advertising at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

American University Graduate Public Relations & Advertising Rankings

#46 in the U.S.
#3 in District Of Columbia
#12 in the Middle Atlantic Region

College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for public relations & advertising, placing at #46 out of 241 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools 46 of 241
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in District of Columbia 3 of 4
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 12 of 45

Graduate Public Relations & Advertising Degrees at American University

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

American University Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, American University handed out 31 master’s degrees in public relations & advertising.

Master’s Rankings

American University is a solid choice among schools offering public relations & advertising at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia 3
Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 7
Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools 18

American University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$65,566 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $64,414 $64,414
Fees $1,152 $1,152

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Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 39% of public relations & advertising master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.

American University gender breakdown of Public Relations & Advertising Master's degree grads The majority of public relations & advertising master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 68% 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 master’s in public relations & advertising.

Ethnic diversity of Public Relations & Advertising majors at American University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 0

Political Communication (Master’s)

American University awarded 30 master’s completions in political communication in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).

International and Intercultural Communication (Master’s)

American University granted 1 master’s degree in international and intercultural communication recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).

Undergraduate Study in Public Relations & Advertising at American University

Undergraduate study is also available at American University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising 59

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