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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New York

1,794 students earned Public Relations degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 49th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,075
Master’s Degree 346
Associate Degree 326
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in New York

In this state, there are 84,050 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 New York

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $81,930, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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

598 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,191 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,916 a year.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 69% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,773 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Ithaca College

Ithaca
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,554. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Ithaca.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,321 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,210. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Pace University. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Hofstra University

Hempstead
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#7

Buffalo State

Buffalo
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,339 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Buffalo State. In their early career, Buffalo State grads earn an average salary of $38,919.

#8

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $42,194 after graduation.

#9

Marist College

Poughkeepsie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
6,600 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Marist.

#10

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,055 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,378.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in NY

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Communications Professors 18% $74,660
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 17% $149,400
Public Relations Specialists 15% $64,650
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Technical Writers 11% $72,360
Advertising and Promotions Managers 11% $157,710
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 10% $77,740
Editors 1% $70,200
Reporters and Correspondents -4% $62,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Communication & Media Studies 4,480
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 2,238
Journalism 1,053
Other Communication & Journalism 123
Publishing 70

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