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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Texas

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

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 66th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 157
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Texas

58,010 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 Texas

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $68,900, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. 86% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,247 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,122.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,208. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,398 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at TCU. In their early career, TCU grads earn an average salary of $54,181. This private school has an average net price of $39,942.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,525 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,475 a year.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in TX

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Community Health Workers 20% $39,450
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 19% $110,150
Technical Writers 19% $71,020
Public Relations Specialists 18% $54,690
Advertising and Promotions Managers 15% $91,750
Communications Professors 14% $65,010
Sports Entertainers and Performers 14% $0
Editors 5% $53,450
Reporters and Correspondents -7% $36,610
Radio and Television Announcers -8% $36,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Communication & Media Studies 313
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 54
Journalism 41
Publishing 5

View all majors related to Public Relations & Advertising

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