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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California

906 Public Relations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 99th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 698
Master’s Degree 143
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 38
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 38
Associate Degree 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.9%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in California

86,340 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 California

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $78,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,569.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. 72% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,764 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,059 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,314 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,719.

#9

Biola University

La Mirada
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

#10

University of San Francisco

San Francisco
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,896 a year. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in CA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 18% $68,210
Technical Writers 16% $87,260
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 14% $126,720
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Public Relations Specialists 11% $65,830
Sports Entertainers and Performers 7% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $121,800
Editors 6% $68,530
Reporters and Correspondents 3% $49,180
Radio and Television Announcers -5% $47,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Communication & Media Studies 12,754
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 2,289
Journalism 1,622
Other Communication & Journalism 59
Publishing 4

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