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Advertising And Public Relations Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Advertising And Public Relations but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Advertising And Public Relations but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Advertising And Public Relations majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 75,600 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 77,500 |
| 5 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 66,700 |
| 4 | Customer Service Representatives | 61,800 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 68,000 |
| 4 | Public Relations Specialists | 65,400 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 45,200 |
| 3 | Designers | 56,200 |
| 3 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 63,700 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 79,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 119,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 97,200 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 84,300 |
| 3 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 111,000 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 40,100 |
| 3 | Designers | 44,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 174,000 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 56,700 |
| 2 | Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents | 65,900 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 163,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 129,000 |
| 6 | Postsecondary Teachers | 79,400 |
| 5 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 121,000 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 71,400 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 81,300 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 178,000 |
| 2 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 108,000 |
| 2 | Counselors | 70,900 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Advertising | 74,800 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 70,100 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 56,200 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 86,600 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 40,100 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 51,900 |
| 3 | Insurance | 68,000 |
| 3 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 61,500 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 62,400 |
| 2 | Business services, n.e.c. | 56,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Advertising And Public Relations majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 7 | Elementary and secondary schools | 48,100 |
| 7 | Advertising | 121,000 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 75,900 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 93,500 |
| 3 | Real estate, including real estate-insurance offices | 59,200 |
| 3 | Insurance | 96,000 |
| 3 | Business services, n.e.c. | 53,400 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 135,000 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 70,200 |
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