Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Alabama

In <nil>, 540 students earned their Public Relations degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations & Advertising is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Alabama

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

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a public relations major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations majors in Alabama is as follows:

• Asian: 0.6%
• Black or African American: 9.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
• White: 80.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
• Other Races: 3.7%

Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Alabama

5,810 people in the state and 726,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public relations.

Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Alabama

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $53,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Programs in AL

There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa

340 Degrees in Major Awarded

71% Graduation Rate

38,316 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Auburn University

Auburn

70 Degrees in Major Awarded

79% Graduation Rate

31,526 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,489 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Troy University

Troy

62 Degrees in Major Awarded

47% Graduation Rate

14,901 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

#4

Oakwood University

Huntsville

3 Degrees in Major Awarded

50% Graduation Rate

1,452 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in AL

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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