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Public Relations in District of Columbia

Public Relations Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Public Relations Grads in District of Columbia

30,830 people in the state and 549,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to PR.

Public Relations Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Public Relations Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, PR grads earn an average of $144,429. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,443.

Public Relations Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer PR degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Georgetown University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,027 a year. The school admits about 13% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

American University

Washington

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,329 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,952 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Public Relations Careers in DC

Some of the careers PR majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Fundraising Managers $90,350
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Fundraisers $118,069
Public Relations Specialists $103,749

Below are some popular majors that are similar to PR.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Marketing/Marketing Management 50,466
Speech Communication 32,944
Communications 11,299
Communication & Media Studies 8,694
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
Corporate Communications 13

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View Nationwide Public Relations Report

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