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Public Relations Schools in New Jersey

141 students earned PR degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Relations major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Master’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 New Jersey, a PR major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of PR majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in New Jersey

7,200 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a PR grad in the state is $92,200, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer PR degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,699 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,158.

#2

Seton Hall University

South Orange
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 100% of students get financical aid.

#3

Rider University

Lawrenceville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. An average student at Rider will pay a net price of $27,882. 100% of students get financical aid.

#4

Kean University

Union
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,751 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#5

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. In their early career, Monmouth grads earn an average salary of $51,158. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Public Relations Careers in NJ

Some of the careers PR majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 11% $137,140
Advertising and Promotions Managers 7% $141,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Advertising 93
Sports Communication 45
Organizational Communication 23
PR & Applied Communication 13
Health Communication 1

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