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Public Relations Schools in Michigan

184 students earned PR degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 97 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 179
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 9,160 people employed in jobs related to a PR degree, compared to 365,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a PR grad in the state is $71,770, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Michigan that offer PR degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,092 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $16,007.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,962. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Northern Michigan University grads earn an average salary of $35,323.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. In their early career, Ferris grads earn an average salary of $43,412. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

Public Relations Careers in MI

Some of the careers PR majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 10% $108,970
Advertising and Promotions Managers 3% $111,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Advertising 662
PR & Applied Communication 207
Health Communication 46
Organizational Communication 40
Other PR & Applied Communication 27
Sports Communication 9
Scientific Communication 8
International Communication 7

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