Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Iona 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 New York colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Iona College

3601 Hempstead Tpk Unit19, Levittown, NY

Iona College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in New Rochelle, NY and operated as a private institution. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Iona College exceeds 4,100 annually.

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

• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 890 to 1080 on the SAT and in a range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Iona College. This school accepts about 70% of students applying annually. Of those students admitted, around 14% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at iona.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Students at Iona College may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Iona College "Gaels" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Iona College offers a master'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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $102590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $131690

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $117170
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $158760

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).