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Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 53 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
Master’s Degree 22
Bachelor’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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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
62% Graduation Rate
3,317 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,267 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Hampton. An average student at Hampton will pay a net price of $40,395.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,561. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,238 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,417. 63% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 52% of the teachers are full time. 79% of students get financical aid.

#5

Regent University

Virginia Beach
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,330 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,120. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Regent.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,300 Total Students

In their early career, Virginia State grads earn an average salary of $33,848. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
238 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $26,789 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

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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