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PR & Applied Communication Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for PR & Applied Communication Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 21,000 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. PA

Wages for PR & Applied Communication Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication grads earn an average of $80,796. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,443.

PR & Applied Communication Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#2

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,531 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Point Park University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,901 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,768 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,561 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,553 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,923 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,593 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,005 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

PR & Applied Communication Careers in PA

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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