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Public Relations in Pennsylvania

Public Relations Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 21,000 people in the state and 549,860 people in the nation working in PR jobs.

Public Relations Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, PR grads earn an average of $80,796. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,443.

Public Relations Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer PR degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Westminster College

New Wilmington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,402 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#3

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,777 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,186 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,270 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,468 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,261 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,228 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#8

Point Park University

Pittsburgh

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,901 a year. The school admits about 98% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

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. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Public Relations Careers in PA

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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