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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 906 students earned their Public Relations degrees in CA.

A Public Relations & Advertising major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 698
Master’s Degree 143
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 38
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 38
Associate Degree 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.9%
  • White: 34.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in California

There are 86,340 people in the state and 726,240 people in the nation working in public relations jobs.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in California

Public Relations grads earn an average of $78,840 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $65,748 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

An average student at Pepperdine will pay a net price of $38,846. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,481 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $57,540 after graduation. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $44,198. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. Graduates earn an average $46,059 after graduation. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,845. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,036 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,719. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#9

Biola University

La Mirada
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

University of San Francisco

San Francisco
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in CA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 18% $68,210
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 14% $126,720
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $121,800

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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