Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Loras 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 Iowa colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Loras College

2419 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA

Loras College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Loras College.

Areas of study offered at Loras College include:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 483 to 538 on the SAT and in a range of 21 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Loras College. This school has an admissions rate of about 76 percent of which only 31 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs about $4,200 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Loras College Duhawks participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to get more about this school may check out their website at www.loras.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

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

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).