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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Maryland

47 Public Relations students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 155th most popular major in this state.

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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 43
Master’s Degree 4
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Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a public relations major is more popular with women than with men.

Public Relations & Advertising Majors in MD Gender Diversity Statistics

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 57.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 21.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
Public Relations & Advertising Majors in MD Ethnic Diversity Statistics

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Maryland

There are 15,200 people in the state and 726,240 people in the nation working in public relations jobs.

Public Relations & Advertising Jobs Nationwide vs. MD

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Maryland

Public Relations grads earn an average of $71,030 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Programs in MD

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

#1

Morgan State University

Baltimore
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
7,712 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#2

Hood College

Frederick
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,005 Total Students

In their early career, Hood grads earn an average salary of $35,500. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

#3

Towson University

Towson
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
22,923 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Towson. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 81% of students get financical aid.

#4

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,371 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,444. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

University of Baltimore

Baltimore
0 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,041 Total Students

A typical student attending UB will pay a net price of $21,373. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $41,300 after graduation.

#5

Cecil College

North East
0 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,391 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 25% of the teachers are 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 1,442
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 192
Journalism 180
Other Communication & Journalism 31

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