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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 477 students earned their Public Relations degrees in AL.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Alabama

Public Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 390
Master’s Degree 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a public relations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Alabama

There are 5,810 people in the state and 726,240 people in the nation working in public relations jobs.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Alabama

Public Relations grads earn an average of $53,890 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Alabama that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,018. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

A typical student attending TROY will pay a net price of $14,992. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#4

Oakwood University

Huntsville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

In their early career, Oakwood grads earn an average salary of $28,749. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,271 a year. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 96% of students get financical aid.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in AL

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $68,680
Community Health Workers 17% $39,850
Communications Professors 10% $60,000
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Public Relations Specialists 8% $49,460
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 7% $79,440
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 0% $113,610
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $78,480
Editors -4% $0
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $24,980
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $31,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public relations.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Communication & Media Studies 968
Journalism 236
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 135
Other Communication & Journalism 16

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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