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Public Relations Schools in Illinois

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.

Public Relations Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Illinois

PR grads earn an average of $88,525 in the state and $97,443 nationwide.

Public Relations Wages Nationwide vs. 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.

#4

Monmouth College

Monmouth

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.

#6

Lewis University

Romeoville

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%.

#8

Dominican University

River Forest

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

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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