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Public Relations & Advertising in Pennsylvania

Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 55,380 people employed in jobs related to a Public Relations degree, compared to 1,618,530 nationwide.

Public Relations & Advertising Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Pennsylvania

Public Relations grads earn an average of $88,035 in the state and $97,753 nationwide.

Public Relations & Advertising Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Public Relations degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,257 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,531 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#5

Point Park University

Pittsburgh

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,901 a year. The school admits about 98% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,132 a year. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $68,709 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in PA

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

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

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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