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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,845 students earned their Public Relations degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,590
Master’s Degree 151
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 27
Associate Degree 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.1%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Florida

There are 34,080 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 Florida

Public Relations grads earn an average of $60,920 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
391 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135.

276 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $8,346. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

University of Miami

Coral Gables
176 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $54,383 after graduation.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,946. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Graduates earn an average $45,061 after graduation.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,618. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. 98% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Full Sail University

Winter Park
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
24,627 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Full Sail University. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,360 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 49 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UF Online will pay a net price of $5,577.

#10

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,687 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $38,042 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in FL

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Community Health Workers 28% $35,820
Technical Writers 27% $61,810
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 18% $63,480
Advertising and Promotions Managers 16% $81,820
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 16% $95,830
Public Relations Specialists 16% $54,700
Communications Professors 16% $74,590
Sports Entertainers and Performers 15% $0
Editors -3% $53,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Communication & Media Studies 3,020
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 904
Journalism 353

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