Public Relations Degree

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

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Xavier University (XU)

7600 Lake Campus Drive, Celina, OH

Xavier University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Xavier University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 7,000.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1450 - 1810 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 27 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Xavier University. 70% of applicants are accepted to this school, of which 16 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $34,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,200. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The XU "Musketeers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the XU website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

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

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).