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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Ohio

784 students earned Public Relations degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Relations & Advertising is the 53rd most popular major out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 576
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 116
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 116
Master’s Degree 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 34
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 34
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 34
Associate Degree 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Ohio

There are 21,160 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 Ohio

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $60,670, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,966 after graduation. 90% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $24,756.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,943. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,682 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,224 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,117. 59% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Xavier University

Cincinnati
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. 100% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

#6

Otterbein University

Westerville
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,652 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Otterbein. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, Otterbein grads earn an average salary of $41,054.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,926 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Capital University

Columbus
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,020 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

Ashland University

Ashland
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,447 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,173 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in OH

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 25% $34,800
Community Health Workers 14% $36,450
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $102,320
Public Relations Specialists 7% $58,890
Communications Professors 6% $61,160
Sports Entertainers and Performers 5% $0
Technical Writers 4% $61,870
Advertising and Promotions Managers 2% $98,540
Editors -8% $52,450
Radio and Television Announcers -14% $32,870
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $34,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Communication & Media Studies 2,149
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 636
Journalism 426
Other Communication & Journalism 56

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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