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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Massachusetts

397 Public Relations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations & Advertising is the 79th most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 206
Master’s Degree 181
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Massachusetts

There are 26,450 people in the state and 726,240 people in the nation working in public relations jobs.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $68,610, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $30,395. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,995. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Suffolk.

#3

Emerson College

Boston
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $45,171. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

#4

Tufts University

Medford
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Tufts. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 44% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,494.

#5

Endicott College

Beverly
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,992. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $19,017. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,448 Total Students

In their early career, Assumption grads earn an average salary of $46,259. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $29,898.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#9

Nichols College

Dudley
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,518 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,951. In their early career, Nichols grads earn an average salary of $37,102.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,274 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,594. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in MA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Communications Professors 12% $74,780
Community Health Workers 10% $42,330
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 10% $114,310
Public Relations Specialists 8% $62,290
Technical Writers 7% $84,340
Advertising and Promotions Managers 4% $121,770
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 2% $48,400
Editors -5% $71,730
Reporters and Correspondents -19% $44,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Communication & Media Studies 2,165
Journalism 483
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 472
Other Communication & Journalism 62
Publishing 46

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