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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 84 students earned their Public Relations degrees in VA.

In this state, Public Relations & Advertising is the 15th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Relations & Advertising Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 48
Master’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Public Relations & Advertising Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 17,030 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 Virginia

In this state, public relations grads earn an average of $72,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer public relations degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation.

#5

Regent University

Virginia Beach
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

An average student at Regent will pay a net price of $24,888. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Regent.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,021 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
371 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

Public Relations & Advertising Careers in VA

Some of the careers public relations majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 15% $146,400
Advertising and Promotions Managers 12% $114,240
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0

View Nationwide Public Relations & Advertising Report

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