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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Arizona

300 students earned Public Relations degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 81st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 251
Master’s Degree 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.3%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Arizona

10,630 people in the state and 726,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public relations.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $61,400, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Arizona that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,369 after earning their degree at this institution.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,621 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,585. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,441 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,358.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
836 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,015. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,504.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in AZ

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Community Health Workers 28% $36,870
Technical Writers 18% $70,590
Public Relations Specialists 16% $56,060
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Editors 3% $52,050
Radio and Television Announcers -3% $29,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Communication & Media Studies 2,246
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 619
Journalism 362
Other Communication & Journalism 9

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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