Major · CIP 09.09

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

957 international students graduated in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication in the 2024–25 academic year. 571 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsArts & Media
957
International graduates, 2024–25
531 bachelor's · 315 master's · 12 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
571
Four-year schools that offer it
4
Related occupations

Occupations related to Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Public Relations SpecialistsSOC 27-303123,000 openings a year · 500 LCA filings23,000+1.8%$74,750500
Public Relations ManagersSOC 11-20326,100 openings a year · 73 LCA filings6,100+5.7%$146,91073
Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-20112,300 openings a year · 84 LCA filings2,300−3.7%$133,66084
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsSOC 13-116182,000 openings a year · 5,136 LCA filings82,000+7%$78,7605,136

College teaching in this field: Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology