Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Franklin University prepares students for careers as a promotions assistant, public relations specialist, and public relations manager. The program focuses on theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public. Program course include: public relations theory, principles of advertising, message design, image management, special event management, media relations, community relations, public affairs, and internal communications. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Franklin University

1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH

Franklin University operates as a four year private school dedicated to providing a sound education for students located in and around Columbus. Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Business and Marketing Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Communications and Journalism
• Psychology

Over the previous several years Franklin University awarded degrees to more than three thousand students with a graduation rate of around 19%. Over twenty different programs are offered at Franklin University, with a Master's degree being the highest degree available. The more popular enrolled programs are listed below:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Operations Management
• Information Technology

To help students and alumni succeed, Franklin University may offer support services like:

• Online course work available
• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling

This school has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission since 1999. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franklin University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, advertising and promotions managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.7% from 2014 to 2024

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, public relations and fundraising managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).