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Public Relations Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Pennsylvania

21,000 people in the state and 549,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to PR.

Public Relations Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a PR grad in the state is $80,796, compared to a typical salary of $97,443 nationwide.

Public Relations Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer PR degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#2

Westminster College

New Wilmington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,402 a year. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,777 a year. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,186 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,270 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,261 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,228 in their first year after graduation. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Point Park University

Pittsburgh

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,901 in their first year after graduation. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

#9

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,531 a year. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Public Relations Careers in PA

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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