Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Schools in Mississippi

64 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication is the 159th most popular major out of a total 512 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors in Mississippi

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	61
Bachelor’s Degree	3

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a public relations, advertising, and applied communication major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors in Mississippi is as follows:

• Asian: 3.1%
• Black or African American: 17.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
• White: 73.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
• Other Races: 1.6%

Jobs for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Grads in Mississippi

1,900 people in the state and 365,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public relations, advertising, and applied communication.

Wages for Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Jobs in Mississippi

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication grads earn an average of $54,940 in the state and $78,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Programs in MS

There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer public relations, advertising, and applied communication degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Careers in MS

Some of the careers public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary
Advertising and Promotions Managers	5%	$64,010
Public Relations Specialists	4%	$38,560

Related Majors in Mississippi

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public relations, advertising, and applied communication.

Major	Annual Graduates in MS
Public Relations	21
Sports Communication	4
Health Communication	1

View all majors related to Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

View Nationwide Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Bill Koplitz under License

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