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Public Relations & Advertising in Massachusetts

Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Massachusetts

50,660 people in the state and 1,618,530 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Relations.

Public Relations & Advertising Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Public Relations grad in the state is $106,705, compared to a typical salary of $97,753 nationwide.

Public Relations & Advertising Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Public Relations degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#2

Emerson College

Boston

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,413 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,267 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Endicott College

Beverly

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,584 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 72% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,194 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 82% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in MA

Some of the careers Public Relations majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Fundraising Managers $90,350
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Fundraisers $118,069
Training and Development Specialists $63,210
Human Resources Managers $95,702
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Technical Writers $52,099
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Community Health Workers $73,901

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Relations.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Journalism 11,334
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

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