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PR & Applied Communication Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 152 students earned their Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication degrees in PA.

A PR & Applied Communication major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of PR & Applied Communication Majors in Pennsylvania

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 121
Master’s Degree 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a public relations, advertising, and applied communication major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for PR & Applied Communication Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 11,790 people employed in jobs related to a public relations, advertising, and applied communication degree, compared to 365,850 nationwide.

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Wages for PR & Applied Communication Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, public relations, advertising, and applied communication grads earn an average of $76,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,090.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer public relations, advertising, and applied communication degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,322 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#4

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $37,493 after graduation. 30% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Messiah. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $28,635.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending East Stroudsburg University will pay a net price of $20,141. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,904 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#9

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Susquehanna. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#10

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

PR & Applied Communication Careers in PA

Some of the careers public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $112,910
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $131,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public relations, advertising, and applied communication.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Other PR & Applied Communication 397
Advertising 217
Organizational Communication 134
Public Relations 126
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Health Communication 16
Sports Communication 14
Scientific Communication 2

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