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Public Relations Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 155 students earned their PR degrees in TN.

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 152
Master’s Degree 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Public Relations Grads in Tennessee

There are 3,820 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 Tennessee

In this state, pr grads earn an average of $64,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,090.

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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
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,853. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,273 a year. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,758 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

#4

Lee University

Cleveland
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,505 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Lee University. In their early career, Lee University grads earn an average salary of $35,687. The full-time teacher rate is 91%.

#5

Lipscomb University

Nashville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,778 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

#6

Belmont University

Nashville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
8,696 Total Students

An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $31,519. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,719 Total Students

An average student at Southern Adventist will pay a net price of $23,232. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Southern Adventist.

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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