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Public Relations Schools in Massachusetts

85 students earned PR degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Relations is the 25th most popular major out of a total 85 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 61
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 36.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.7%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Massachusetts

13,620 people in the state and 365,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to PR.

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Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Massachusetts

PR grads earn an average of $79,930 in the state and $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer PR degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,526 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,459 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,274 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Public Relations Careers in MA

Some of the careers PR majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 10% $114,310
Advertising and Promotions Managers 4% $121,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Advertising 114
PR & Applied Communication 40
Other PR & Applied Communication 29
Health Communication 26
Political Communication 25
Organizational Communication 23
Sports Communication 23
Scientific Communication 12

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