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Public Relations & Advertising in Pennsylvania

Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Pennsylvania

55,380 people in the state and 1,618,530 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Relations.

Public Relations & Advertising Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Public Relations grad in the state is $88,035, compared to a typical salary of $97,753 nationwide.

Public Relations & Advertising Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Public Relations degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,257 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#4

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,531 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Point Park University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,901 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 98% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,132 a year. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,709 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in PA

Some of the careers Public Relations majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Fundraising Managers $90,350
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Fundraisers $118,069
Training and Development Specialists $63,210
Human Resources Managers $95,702
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Technical Writers $52,099
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Community Health Workers $73,901

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Relations.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Journalism 11,334
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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