Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Western New England 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer public relations degrees.

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Western New England University (WNE)

550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA

Western New England University is a nonprofit private institution located in Springfield, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Western New England University has a yearly student enrollment of around three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Western New England University offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Engineering
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Western New England University. A score in a range of 960 - 1170 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Western New England University, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at www1.wne.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $34,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.wne.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western New England University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

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).