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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Pennsylvania

1,114 students earned Public Relations degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations & Advertising is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 985
Master’s Degree 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 23,440 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $61,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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

368 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
346 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,888. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,639. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Bloomsburg.

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne.

#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#6

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $25,396.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. In their early career, University of Scranton grads earn an average salary of $57,562. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

#9

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,493 after earning their degree at this institution. 30% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,473. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in PA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 12% $38,510
Technical Writers 11% $68,900
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $112,910
Communications Professors 8% $69,640
Public Relations Specialists 8% $56,580
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 4% $50,190
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $131,380
Editors -5% $55,750
Reporters and Correspondents -20% $35,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Communication & Media Studies 2,218
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 827
Journalism 506
Other Communication & Journalism 113
Publishing 27

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