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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Illinois

118 students earned Public Relations degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 84th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 105
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 23.7%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Illinois

There are 25,560 people in the state and 726,240 people in the nation working in public relations jobs.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Illinois

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $66,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $28,517. 80% of the teachers are full time.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in IL

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Advertising and Promotions Managers 14% $108,300
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 8% $104,070
Public Relations Specialists 7% $58,700
Community Health Workers 6% $38,090
Sports Entertainers and Performers 5% $0
Technical Writers 4% $67,550
Communications Professors 1% $74,220
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $57,880
Editors -4% $58,540
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $35,970
Reporters and Correspondents -15% $40,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 337
Communication & Media Studies 270
Journalism 32

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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