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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 133 students earned their Public Relations degrees in LA.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 62nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 21.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 4,560 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $55,930, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Louisiana that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,432 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,749. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,326 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 82% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Louisiana College

Pineville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,073 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $14,946. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in LA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Technical Writers 18% $71,350
Community Health Workers 14% $36,980
Communications Professors 13% $57,540
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Public Relations Specialists 10% $46,270
Broadcast News Analysts 10% $45,670
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $77,340
Advertising and Promotions Managers 9% $68,570
Reporters and Correspondents -6% $50,070
Radio and Television Announcers -9% $28,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Communication & Media Studies 815
Journalism 54
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 29

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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