Public Relations Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Illinois
There are 17,780 people in the state and 549,860 people in the nation working in PR jobs.
Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Illinois
PR grads earn an average of $88,525 in the state and $97,443 nationwide.
Most Popular Public Relations Programs in IL
Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering PR degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $40,194 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,908 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $33,299 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,282 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 67% of applicants. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,355 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $51,073 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,807 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.
Public Relations Careers in IL
Some of the careers PR 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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to PR.
| 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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