Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Huntington 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 Indiana colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Huntington University

1414 Blackiston Mill Rd, Clarksville, IN

Huntington University is a nonprofit private institution located in Huntington, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Brethren Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Huntington University exceeds 1,300 annually.

Areas of study offered at Huntington University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communication Technology
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 910 - 1130 for the SAT exam and between 21 - 27 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Huntington University admits roughly 90 percent of students applying yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 29 percent enrolled.  For additional information about HU, simply reach out to the admissions team or request information here.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Huntington University is the "Foresters", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at huntington.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Huntington 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

Salary & Wages

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $77430

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $83020

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).