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Public Relations & Advertising in California

Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in California

In this state, there are 207,730 people employed in jobs related to a Public Relations degree, compared to 1,618,530 nationwide.

Public Relations & Advertising Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in California

In this state, Public Relations grads earn an average of $115,049. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,753.

Public Relations & Advertising Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 14 colleges in California that offer Public Relations degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,653 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,993 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,973 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,769 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,757 a year. The school admits about 56% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 34% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,190 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#11

Biola University

La Mirada

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,740 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 60%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#12

University of San Francisco

San Francisco

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,470 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#13

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,824 a year. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in CA

Some of the careers Public Relations majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Fundraisers 13% $118,069
Training and Development Specialists 11% $63,210
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 11% $96,762
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 8% $51,873
Public Relations Managers 7% $139,736
Technical Writers 7% $52,099
Health Education Specialists 4% $81,726
Editors 3% $100,346
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 0% $74,101
Training and Development Managers 0% $139,524

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Relations.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Journalism 11,334
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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