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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 42 students earned their Public Relations degrees in MD.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations & Advertising is the 143rd most popular major in the state out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 32
Master’s Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 15,200 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $71,030, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Maryland that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. This public school has an average net price of $17,351. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $48,390 after graduation. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Towson.

#3

Hood College

Frederick
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $41,188 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,233 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,907 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $15,395. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 5% are considered full time.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in MD

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Radio and Television Announcers 18% $40,200
Community Health Workers 13% $47,600
Sports Entertainers and Performers 10% $0
Broadcast News Analysts 9% $73,550
Technical Writers 7% $78,280
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 7% $45,050
Public Relations Specialists 7% $62,530
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $99,610
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 7% $113,010
Communications Professors 6% $65,600
Editors 6% $56,040
Reporters and Correspondents 4% $43,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Communication & Media Studies 1,274
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 370
Journalism 210
Other Communication & Journalism 32
Publishing 1

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