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Public Relations in Iowa

Public Relations Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Iowa

There are 5,520 people in the state and 549,860 people in the nation working in PR jobs.

Public Relations Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a PR grad in the state is $74,747, compared to a typical salary of $97,443 nationwide.

Public Relations Wages Nationwide vs. IA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Iowa offering PR degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,667 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#2

Drake University

Des Moines

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,837 a year. The school admits about 64% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,293 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,020 a year. The school admits about 73% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,272 a year. Undergrads from Iowa pay around $5,042 a year in tuition.

#6

Dordt University

Sioux Center

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,256 a year. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#7

Loras College

Dubuque

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,870 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#8

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,520 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Relations Careers in IA

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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