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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Rhode Island

169 students earned Public Relations degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Rhode Island

Public Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 169

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, a public relations major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Rhode Island

2,590 people in the state and 726,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public relations.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $67,480, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Graduates earn an average $40,888 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,017 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,582.

#5

Providence College

Providence
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $18,929.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in RI

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $62,800
Community Health Workers 10% $46,420
Public Relations Specialists 7% $62,390
Communications Professors 0% $73,820
Editors -6% $67,660
Reporters and Correspondents -7% $0
Radio and Television Announcers -8% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public relations.

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Communication & Media Studies 337
Journalism 25
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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