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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 1,197 students earned their Public Relations degrees in MI.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,167
Master’s Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 17,790 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 Michigan

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $61,760. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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

588 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,033 after graduation. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

In their early career, Central Michigan grads earn an average salary of $42,092. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,269 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. 99% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,445 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,036 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,541 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $21,257. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,169 a year.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in MI

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Community Health Workers 16% $41,730
Communications Professors 11% $70,980
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 10% $108,970
Technical Writers 9% $66,510
Public Relations Specialists 9% $56,690
Sports Entertainers and Performers 7% $0
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 6% $75,510
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $111,610
Editors -4% $52,740
Reporters and Correspondents -10% $36,890
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $28,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Communication & Media Studies 1,789
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 305
Journalism 245
Other Communication & Journalism 24
Publishing 2

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