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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey

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

In terms of popularity, Public Relations & Advertising is the 59th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 256
Master’s Degree 59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 39
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 39

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in New Jersey

There are 15,680 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 New Jersey

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $75,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
211 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Rider University

Lawrenceville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Rider grads earn an average salary of $47,393. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,882.

#3

Seton Hall University

South Orange
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,634.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,756 a year. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Saint Peter's College. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. 94% of students get financical aid.

#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in NJ

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Community Health Workers 13% $45,750
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 11% $137,140
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 11% $74,290
Technical Writers 9% $80,230
Public Relations Specialists 9% $69,520
Communications Professors 8% $81,190
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $141,830
Editors -6% $69,550
Reporters and Correspondents -12% $52,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Communication & Media Studies 1,539
Journalism 267
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 160
Other Communication & Journalism 13

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