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PR & Applied Communication Schools in California

Jobs for PR & Applied Communication Grads in California

There are 62,100 people in the state and 549,860 people in the nation working in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication jobs.

PR & Applied Communication Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for PR & Applied Communication Jobs in California

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication grads earn an average of $116,833 in the state and $97,443 nationwide.

PR & Applied Communication Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 7 colleges in California offering Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,757 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 56% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#3

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,824 a year. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#5

Biola University

La Mirada

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,740 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 60% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,533 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

PR & Applied Communication Careers in CA

Some of the careers Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Fundraisers 13% $118,069
Public Relations Managers 7% $139,736
Fundraising Managers -1% $90,350
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary -1% $96,169
Advertising and Promotions Managers -3% $113,521
Public Relations Specialists -3% $103,749

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Marketing/Marketing Management 50,466
Speech Communication 32,944
Communications 11,299
Communication & Media Studies 8,694
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
Corporate Communications 13

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