Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Lee 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 Tennessee colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Lee University

807 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN

Lee University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Cleveland, TN, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Church of God affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Lee University has an annual student enrollment of approximately four thousand.

Areas of study available at Lee University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 930 to 1220 on the SAT and within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Lee University. Lee University admits about 60% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 80% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at leeuniversity.edu.

Tuition is approximately $14,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $3,200. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Lee University is the "Flames", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to see more about Lee University may take a look at their website at www.leeuniversity.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lee University offers a bachelor's degree program in public relations.

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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

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $79300

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

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $100060

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).