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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 225 students earned their Public Relations degrees in CT.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Master’s Degree 74
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 70.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Connecticut

There are 6,830 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 Connecticut

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $73,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 5 colleges in Connecticut that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $41,230.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,723. In their early career, CCSU grads earn an average salary of $47,806. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

#4

Fairfield University

Fairfield
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UBridgeport grads earn an average salary of $39,809. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in CT

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $105,810
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $107,360

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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