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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky

461 students earned Public Relations degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Relations & Advertising is the 6th most popular major out of a total 20 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 419
Master’s Degree 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 79.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Kentucky

There are 7,630 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 Kentucky

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $50,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,889 a year. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,183. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Morehead State University grads earn an average salary of $32,395.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 60% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,381 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,779 a year. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#8

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,356 a year.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in KY

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 11% $78,760
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $81,700

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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