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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 898 students earned their Public Relations degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 777
Master’s Degree 86
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 25,560 people employed in jobs related to a public relations degree, compared to 726,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Illinois

Public Relations grads earn an average of $66,220 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,483.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. 99% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,537.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,895 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This public school has an average net price of $20,579.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,588 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
23,409 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
6,736 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $32,593 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
8,608 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,743 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

#9

North Central College

Naperville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,728 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,605. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,462 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,553 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in IL

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Advertising and Promotions Managers 14% $108,300
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 8% $104,070

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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