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Public Relations & Advertising in Illinois

Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Illinois

There are 58,260 people in the state and 1,618,530 people in the nation working in Public Relations jobs.

Public Relations & Advertising Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Illinois

Public Relations grads earn an average of $97,516 in the state and $97,753 nationwide.

Public Relations & Advertising Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Public Relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,908 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,194 a year. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in IL

Some of the careers Public Relations majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Fundraising Managers $90,350
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Fundraisers $118,069
Training and Development Specialists $63,210
Human Resources Managers $95,702
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Technical Writers $52,099
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Community Health Workers $73,901

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Relations.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Journalism 11,334
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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