Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Illinois
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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.
Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Illinois
Public Relations grads earn an average of $97,516 in the state and $97,753 nationwide.
Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Programs in 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%.
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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 |
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