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Public Relations Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Iowa

5,520 people in the state and 549,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to PR.

Public Relations Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Iowa

In this state, PR grads earn an average of $74,747. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,443.

Public Relations Wages Nationwide vs. IA

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,667 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Drake University

Des Moines

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,837 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 64% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,293 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,020 in their first year after graduation. 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 $36,272 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Iowa pay around $5,042 a year in tuition.

#6

Dordt University

Sioux Center

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,256 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Loras College

Dubuque

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,870 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#8

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,520 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Public Relations Careers in IA

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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