Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Ursuline 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 Ohio colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Ursuline College

2550 Lander Rd, Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Pepper Pike, Ohio, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around 1,500 students enroll at Ursuline College per year.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Ursuline College. A score within the range of 1180 to 1630 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 55% of those students that apply are accepted to Ursuline College, of which 30 percent choose to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,700 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.ursuline.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

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

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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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $86080

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $111810

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).