Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Cecil College 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 Maryland colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Cecil College

11301 Springfield Rd, Laurel, MD

Cecil College is a public, community college located in Northeast Maryland. Cecil students can choose from an impressive range of academic and career program options without sacrificing the personal attention a medium-sized institution can offer. Small classes make for a more personalized education experience. Students wishing to earn an associate degree and transfer to a four-year school will find what they’re looking for at Cecil, as will the learner who’s seeking the direct path of job-skill certification.

You’ll find clubs and activities in abundance at Cecil College. There’s something for everyone! Choices run the gamut from arts and religion to cheerleading and honors societies. Also, the school Theatre Company and Art Gallery provide many hours of cultural enrichment to CC students.

Cecil College’s tuition rates run thousands of dollars below U.S. college and university average tuition rates, making Cecil a smart choice educationally and financially. The school has an open admissions policy, so students with a high school diploma or GED are encouraged to apply. For more information on the application process, contact the Cecil College admissions office. Your future of success awaits you. So, what are YOU waiting for? Call today!

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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $112410

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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $153730

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).