Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Capital 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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Capital University

2800 13th Street S.W., Canton, OH

Capital University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Columbus, OH, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Capital University has an annual student enrollment of around three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Capital University offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 21 to 27 on the ACT or 1450 to 1780 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of acceptance. Capital University admits around 80% of applicants annually. Of those applicants accepted, about 23% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at capital.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $4,300 annually. Capital University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Capital University "Crusaders" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

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

Students may visit the Capital University website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Capital University 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).