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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 143 students earned their Public Relations degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations & Advertising is the 114th most popular major in the state out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 143

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.9%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.7%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in California

In this state, there are 86,340 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 California

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $78,840, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. 62% of the teachers are full time. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,719. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,930. In their early career, UC Santa Cruz grads earn an average salary of $45,632. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,764 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Chapman.

#5

Biola University

La Mirada
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,269. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,464 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in CA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 18% $68,210
Technical Writers 16% $87,260
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 14% $126,720
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Public Relations Specialists 11% $65,830
Sports Entertainers and Performers 7% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $121,800
Editors 6% $68,530
Reporters and Correspondents 3% $49,180
Radio and Television Announcers -5% $47,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Communication & Media Studies 509
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 161
Journalism 45

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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