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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New York

366 Public Relations students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 64th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 346
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 23.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in New York

In this state, there are 84,050 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 New York

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $81,930, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

#2

Marist College

Poughkeepsie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
6,600 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,240 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,805. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,588 a year.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

In their early career, SVA grads earn an average salary of $37,008. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,210. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

#6

Hofstra University

Hempstead
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#7

Iona College

New Rochelle
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,590 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,719. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 76% of students get financical aid.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in NY

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Communications Professors 18% $74,660
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 17% $149,400
Public Relations Specialists 15% $64,650
Sports Entertainers and Performers 13% $0
Technical Writers 11% $72,360
Advertising and Promotions Managers 11% $157,710
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 10% $77,740
Editors 1% $70,200
Reporters and Correspondents -4% $62,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 638
Journalism 294
Communication & Media Studies 223
Other Communication & Journalism 123
Publishing 70

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