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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Michigan

1,197 students earned Public Relations degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,167
Master’s Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 17,790 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 Michigan

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $61,760. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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

588 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,058. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,356. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,033 a year.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $16,007. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,371. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,533 after earning their degree at this institution.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,269 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,962.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,128 after earning their degree at this institution.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,213. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,036 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,434. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,541 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. In their early career, Northwood grads earn an average salary of $49,169.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in MI

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 10% $108,970
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 6% $75,510
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $111,610

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