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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 33 students earned their Public Relations degrees in NC.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 109th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 21.2%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 15,020 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 North Carolina

Public Relations grads earn an average of $65,770 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $41,448 after graduation.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in NC

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Community Health Workers 20% $36,850
Technical Writers 19% $73,740
Public Relations Specialists 14% $59,210
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 13% $59,380
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 13% $112,290
Advertising and Promotions Managers 12% $125,600
Communications Professors 11% $62,730
Sports Entertainers and Performers 9% $0
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $71,760
Radio and Television Announcers -13% $29,690
Reporters and Correspondents -18% $33,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Communication & Media Studies 144
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 51
Other Communication & Journalism 7

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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