Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Franklin College – Indiana 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 Indiana colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Franklin College – Indiana

Also known as Franklin College of Indiana

1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN

Franklin College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Franklin, IN, in a predominantly suburban area. The American Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Franklin College is nearly a thousand annually.

Areas of study available at Franklin College of Indiana include but are not limited to:

• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1390 - 1670 on the SAT and within the range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Franklin College. 60% of those who apply are admitted to Franklin College of Indiana, of which 24% choose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Franklin College Grizzlies participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franklin College of Indiana 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

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $100030

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).