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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 367 students earned their Public Relations degrees in MO.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 55th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 292
Master’s Degree 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 13,720 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 Missouri

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $55,460, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Missouri that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,718.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Webster University

Saint Louis
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,248. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#4

Park University

Parkville
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

12% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Park University. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Lindenwood University grads earn an average salary of $40,434.

#6

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,489 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,255 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

#7

Drury University

Springfield
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,347 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,123 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Evangel University

Springfield
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,451 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,290. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,446 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,039 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,291. 53% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,006 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in MO

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Community Health Workers 23% $36,490
Communications Professors 19% $66,850
Technical Writers 19% $56,250
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 13% $97,940
Public Relations Specialists 12% $54,580
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $114,560
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $62,280
Editors -4% $47,460
Reporters and Correspondents -9% $37,980
Radio and Television Announcers -14% $23,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Communication & Media Studies 1,007
Journalism 543
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 59
Other Communication & Journalism 10

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