Find Business Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

PR & Applied Communication in Pennsylvania

Find Schools Near

PR & Applied Communication Schools in Pennsylvania

173 students earned Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication degrees in Pennsylvania in the <nil> year.

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 131
Master’s Degree 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
undefined

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.

undefined

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.

undefined

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
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
#4

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,505 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Point Park. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,294 a year.

#5

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,276 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Messiah. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,560. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,157 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,419 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,460.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,129 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,974. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,596 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

#9

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,202 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Susquehanna. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,829.

#10

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,011 Total Students

22% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. An average student at Holy Family will pay a net price of $11,696.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,673 Total Students

In their early career, Kutztown University grads earn an average salary of $43,067. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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
24
Health Communication 16
Sports Communication 14
Scientific Communication 2

View all majors related to PR & Applied Communication

View Nationwide PR & Applied Communication Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.