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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 289 students earned their Public Relations degrees in TN.

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 251
Master’s Degree 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 75.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This public school has an average net price of $18,853. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,023. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#3

Lee University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Lee University.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,758 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Belmont University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

#6

Lipscomb University

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

This private school has an average net price of $24,627. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

#7

Union University

Jackson
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,930 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,332 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,475.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,717 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. Graduates earn an average $41,237 after graduation. An average student at TNU will pay a net price of $13,848.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,712 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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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