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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 1,794 students earned their Public Relations degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Public Relations & Advertising is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,075
Master’s Degree 346
Associate Degree 326
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in New York

In this state, there are 84,050 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 New York

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $81,930, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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

598 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,191 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,773 a year. 69% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

#3

Ithaca College

Ithaca
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $34,554. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 45% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,321 after earning their degree at this institution.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,268.

#6

Hofstra University

Hempstead
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

#7

Buffalo State

Buffalo
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,339 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,785. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Buffalo State.

#8

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

In their early career, SUNY Oswego grads earn an average salary of $42,194. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,719. 67% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Marist College

Poughkeepsie
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
6,600 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,709. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#10

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,055 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,138 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in NY

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 17% $149,400
Advertising and Promotions Managers 11% $157,710
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 10% $77,740

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