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Public Relations Schools in Tennessee

151 students earned PR degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 65 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 151

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 3,820 people employed in jobs related to a PR degree, compared to 365,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Relations Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a PR grad in the state is $64,170, compared to a typical salary of $78,090 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Tennessee that offer PR degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,048 after earning their degree at this institution.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,188 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Lee University

Cleveland
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,219. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Lee University. 98% of students get financical aid.

#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,704.

#6

Belmont University

Nashville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,954 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Southern Adventist. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Public Relations Careers in TN

Some of the careers PR majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 16% $80,670
Advertising and Promotions Managers 15% $72,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Advertising 92
PR & Applied Communication 17
Other PR & Applied Communication 9
Organizational Communication 7
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International Communication 1

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