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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Tennessee

281 students earned Public Relations degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Relations & Advertising is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Tennessee

Public Relations majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 277
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public relations majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 10,000 people employed in jobs related to a public relations degree, compared to 726,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Relations & Advertising Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a public relations grad in the state is $56,860, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,048 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,904. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

#3

Lee University

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

89% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $18,219. In their early career, Lee University grads earn an average salary of $32,702.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

#5

Belmont University

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

In their early career, Belmont grads earn an average salary of $42,954. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $30,489.

#6

Lipscomb University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,745 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#7

Union University

Jackson
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. An average student at Union will pay a net price of $29,990. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,320. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $23,733.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in TN

Some of the careers public relations 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
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 10% $69,670

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