Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Illinois
58,260 people in the state and 1,618,530 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Relations.
Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Illinois
Public Relations grads earn an average of $97,516 in the state and $97,753 nationwide.
Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Programs in IL
There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Public Relations degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,073 a year. 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 $46,159 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $24,908 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,194 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.
Public Relations & Advertising Careers in IL
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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 |
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