Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Baldwin – Wallace 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 Ohio colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Baldwin – Wallace College

Also known as Baldwin Wallace

2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH

Baldwin - Wallace College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Berea, OH, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,300 students enroll at B-W yearly.

Areas of study offered at B-W include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Very common test scores among students accepted to Baldwin - Wallace College are within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 940 to 1220 on the SAT exam. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at Baldwin - Wallace College, with 28 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at bw.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $29,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,700 per year. Students attending B-W may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The Baldwin - Wallace College Yellow Jackets participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.bw.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baldwin – Wallace College offers a bachelor's degree program in public relations.

Students by Gender (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $93620

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).