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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 397 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.

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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 206
Master’s Degree 181
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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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Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Programs in MA

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

#1

Boston University

Boston
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,395. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation.

#2

Suffolk University

Boston
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,459 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Emerson College

Boston
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $45,171. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. 81% of students get financical aid.

#4

Endicott College

Beverly
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $47,887 after graduation. 26% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Tufts University

Medford
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 44% of students receive it. In their early career, Tufts grads earn an average salary of $54,590. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#6

Salem State University

Salem
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $19,017. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 99% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Assumption University

Worcester
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,448 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
6,920 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

#9

Nichols College

Dudley
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,518 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Western New England University

Springfield
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,274 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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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