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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Iowa

289 students earned Public Relations degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 284
Master’s Degree 3
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 6,790 people employed in jobs related to a public relations degree, compared to 726,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $54,650, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Drake University

Des Moines
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,903. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

#4

Loras College

Dubuque
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,088 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,371. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

#5

Northwestern College

Orange City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $40,388 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Simpson College

Indianola
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, UIU grads earn an average salary of $43,333.

#9

Morningside College

Sioux City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,350. Graduates earn an average $40,553 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $46,441 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in IA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 16% $90,050
Technical Writers 14% $52,930
Public Relations Specialists 12% $54,060
Communications Professors 8% $80,340
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $109,250
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $0
Editors -3% $43,350
Radio and Television Announcers -4% $28,350
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $29,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Communication & Media Studies 552
Journalism 279
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 107
Other Communication & Journalism 4

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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