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Public Relations Schools in Kentucky

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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Kentucky

There are 4,440 people in the state and 549,860 people in the nation working in PR jobs.

Public Relations Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, PR grads earn an average of $74,879. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,443.

Public Relations Wages Nationwide vs. KY

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There are 4 colleges in Kentucky that offer PR degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,267 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,545 a year. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#2

Murray State University

Murray
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,646 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,962 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,065 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,702 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#4

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,674 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,393 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Public Relations Careers in KY

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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