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Public Relations Schools in Iowa

174 PR students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations Majors in Iowa

PR majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 169
Master’s Degree 3
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a PR major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of PR majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 82.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Iowa

There are 3,460 people in the state and 365,850 people in the nation working in PR jobs.

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Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Iowa

In this state, PR grads earn an average of $88,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,090.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer PR degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

#2

Drake University

Des Moines
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,644 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,903.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $43,071 after graduation.

#4

Loras College

Dubuque
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,088 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,342 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, St. Ambrose University grads earn an average salary of $46,441.

#7

Dordt University

Sioux Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,889 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,208.

Public Relations Careers in IA

Some of the careers PR majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 16% $90,050
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $109,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to PR.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Advertising 79
PR & Applied Communication 16
Sports Communication 11
Other PR & Applied Communication 9

View all majors related to Public Relations

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