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Public Relations & Advertising in Oregon

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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 659 students earned their Public Relations degrees in OR.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 621
Master’s Degree 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 9,730 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 Oregon

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $66,800, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Oregon that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

609 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,047. In their early career, UO grads earn an average salary of $43,702. 89% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,029. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, University of Portland grads earn an average salary of $63,653.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,839. In their early career, GFU grads earn an average salary of $43,978. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
717 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Bushnell University. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,508. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,536 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,392 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,438 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Linfield.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in OR

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Technical Writers 16% $67,990
Community Health Workers 14% $40,790
Public Relations Specialists 14% $61,550
Communications Professors 12% $72,860
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 11% $67,480
Editors 4% $54,170
Reporters and Correspondents -8% $33,590
Radio and Television Announcers -9% $35,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Communication & Media Studies 416
Journalism 155
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 118
Publishing 27

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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