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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 685 students earned their Public Relations degrees in MA.

In this state, Public Relations & Advertising is the 9th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 496
Master’s Degree 180
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Massachusetts

26,450 people in the state and 726,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public relations.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Massachusetts

Public Relations grads earn an average of $68,610 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $26,170.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,647 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $52,669 after graduation.

#3

Emerson College

Boston
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
5,900 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $46,641 after graduation.

#4

Endicott College

Beverly
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,982 Total Students

In their early career, Endicott grads earn an average salary of $47,884. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,293 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,683. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,284 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
7,131 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,959 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
7,230 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, WPI grads earn an average salary of $86,056. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

#9

Nichols College

Dudley
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,434 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 35% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Nichols will pay a net price of $26,832.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,635 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in MA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 10% $114,310
Advertising and Promotions Managers 4% $121,770
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 2% $48,400

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