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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in North Carolina

490 students earned Public Relations degrees in North Carolina in the <nil> year.

In this state, Public Relations & Advertising is the 8th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 416
Master’s Degree 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in North Carolina

15,020 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $65,770, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,127 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,641 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,345. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
18,030 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,324 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,999. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Campbell University

Buies Creek
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
5,622 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,690. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

#6

High Point University

High Point
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,281 a year.

#7

Methodist University

Fayetteville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,916 Total Students

In their early career, Methodist grads earn an average salary of $37,358. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,831 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,811 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

#9

Meredith College

Raleigh
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,711 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
742 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in NC

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 13% $59,380
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 13% $112,290
Advertising and Promotions Managers 12% $125,600

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