Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Marquette 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Marquette University

45 S National Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI

Marquette University is a nonprofit private institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 12,000 students are enrolled per year at Marquette University.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common test scores among students accepted to this school are between 24 to 29 on the ACT, or 1570 to 1910 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 57 percent of which only 16 percent decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $7,400 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Marquette University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.marquette.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

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

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).