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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Missouri

63 students earned Public Relations degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 73rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 23.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 13,720 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 Missouri

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $55,460, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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

#1

Park University

Parkville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Park University. 98% of students get financical aid. 12% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation.

#3

Webster University

Saint Louis
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,290. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in MO

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Community Health Workers 23% $36,490
Communications Professors 19% $66,850
Technical Writers 19% $56,250
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 13% $97,940
Public Relations Specialists 12% $54,580
Sports Entertainers and Performers 11% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $114,560
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $62,280
Editors -4% $47,460
Reporters and Correspondents -9% $37,980
Radio and Television Announcers -14% $23,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Communication & Media Studies 73
Journalism 60
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 10
Other Communication & Journalism 3

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