Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Carroll 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 Montana colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Carroll College

Also known as Carroll Montana

240 West Idaho, Kalispell, MT

Carroll College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Helena, Montana, in a predominantly rural area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Carroll Montana.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Carroll Montana offers:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1490 - 1810 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 72% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 30% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at carroll.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,500. Some students at Carroll College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Carroll Montana Saints participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the Carroll Montana website to get 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. Carroll College offers a bachelor's degree program in public relations.

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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).