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Public Relations Schools in Ohio

439 students earned PR degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Relations is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Relations Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 355
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 79
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Ohio

There are 10,430 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 Ohio

A typical salary for a PR grad in the state is $74,860, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer PR degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

In their early career, Miami University - Oxford grads earn an average salary of $41,966. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,682 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. In their early career, Cleveland State University grads earn an average salary of $40,759. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,224 a year. A typical student attending Kent State will pay a net price of $19,117.

#5

Otterbein University

Westerville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,652 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Otterbein. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Graduates earn an average $41,054 after graduation.

#5

Xavier University

Cincinnati
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,592. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

#7

Capital University

Columbus
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,020 Total Students

In their early career, Capital grads earn an average salary of $40,981. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,020. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,558. 95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,926 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 7%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,399 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Baldwin Wallace College grads earn an average salary of $40,626.

Public Relations Careers in OH

Some of the careers PR majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 9% $102,320
Advertising and Promotions Managers 2% $98,540

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Organizational Communication 150
Advertising 55
Health Communication 25
PR & Applied Communication 20
International Communication 10
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Other PR & Applied Communication 3
Sports Communication 2

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