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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 354 students earned their Public Relations degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations & Advertising is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 256
Master’s Degree 59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 39
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 39

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in New Jersey

There are 15,680 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 New Jersey

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $75,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
211 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $27,158. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

#2

Rider University

Lawrenceville
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,882. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

#3

Seton Hall University

South Orange
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,470. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,130 after graduation. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,751 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,158 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $29,877. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in NJ

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 11% $137,140
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 11% $74,290
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $141,830

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