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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Wisconsin

325 students earned Public Relations degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Relations & Advertising is the 57th most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 268
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 37
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 37
Associate Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 76.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 10,580 people employed in jobs related to a public relations degree, compared to 726,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Wisconsin

Public Relations grads earn an average of $59,480 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Wisconsin that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Marquette will pay a net price of $30,380.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UW Oshkosh grads earn an average salary of $43,295. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,367 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Concordia University, Wisconsin grads earn an average salary of $43,294.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,839 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,892 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $8,487.

#8

Carthage College

Kenosha
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,763 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,646 Total Students

An average student at Cardinal Stritch will pay a net price of $18,483. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Cardinal Stritch. 28% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,673 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,428. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Marian University

Fond Du Lac
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,593 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,989 after graduation. The 6.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in WI

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 14% $98,350
Public Relations Specialists 12% $56,180
Technical Writers 11% $58,460
Community Health Workers 11% $43,460
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 11% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 9% $110,120
Sports Entertainers and Performers 6% $0
Communications Professors 5% $74,680
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $77,310
Editors -5% $46,350
Radio and Television Announcers -14% $32,930
Reporters and Correspondents -22% $31,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Communication & Media Studies 1,297
Journalism 325
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 73
Other Communication & Journalism 5

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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