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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 108 students earned their Public Relations degrees in PA.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 88th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Pennsylvania

23,440 people in the state and 726,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public relations.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $61,510, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Graduates earn an average $39,634 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,358 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,455 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,779 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,138.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in PA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 12% $38,510
Technical Writers 11% $68,900
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $112,910
Communications Professors 8% $69,640
Public Relations Specialists 8% $56,580
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 4% $50,190
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $131,380
Editors -5% $55,750
Reporters and Correspondents -20% $35,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Communication & Media Studies 134
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 97
Journalism 16
Publishing 7
Other Communication & Journalism 5

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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