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#1 #1 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 214 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Est. Net Price * $31,551 Median Starting Salary $61,918
#2 #2 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,029 Median Starting Salary $56,093
#3 #3 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,675 Median Starting Salary $52,169
#4 #4 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 334 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $29,641 Median Starting Salary $56,576
#5 #5 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S. University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Every year, the University of Maryland Global Campus awards about 1936 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,545 Median Starting Salary $51,432
#6 #6 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $45,466 Median Starting Salary $53,272
#7 #7 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S. Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 62 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Est. Net Price * $27,386 Median Starting Salary $52,988
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students...view more	100	62%	11	1,230 - 1,400	$31,551	$61,918
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to...view more	95	77%	12	1,110 - 1,320	$18,029	$56,093
University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	92	72%	17	990 - 1,240	$14,675	$52,169
Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 334 degrees to students majoring...view more	91	83%	7	1,030 - 1,240	$29,641	$56,576
University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Every year, the University of Maryland Global Campus awards about 1936...view more	71	--	13	--	$14,545	$51,432
George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	67	44%	4	1,370 - 1,500	$45,466	$53,272
Lipscomb University Nashville, TN Each year, Lipscomb University awards about 62 degrees to those majoring in...view more	44	67%	1	1,120 - 1,350	$27,386	$52,988

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About Public Relations/Image Management

A program that focuses on the 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; and that prepares individuals to function as public relations assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in public relations theory; related principles of advertising, marketing, and journalism; message/image design; image management; special event management; media relations; community relations; public affairs; and internal communications.

While Public Relations/Image Management has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Bachelors degree. Students major in Public Relations/Image Management all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in Texas. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Public Relations/Image Management is $41,400.

Popularity of Public Relations/Image Management Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Public Relations/Image Management degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Public Relations/Image Management, include Fundraisers and Public Relations Managers, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are positions that pay more, such as Public Relations Managers. the most available position for Public Relations/Image Management majors is Public Relations Specialists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public Relations/Image Management majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Public Relations Managers	$134,760	5,400	72,000	76,300	6%
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$131,870	2,800	30,900	31,400	2%
Fundraising Managers	$119,200	2,500	33,700	35,400	5%
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,910	2,800	33,600	34,800	4%
Public Relations Specialists	$66,750	25,800	297,100	315,100	6%
Fundraisers	$64,160	9,900	124,000	130,500	5%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Public Relations/Image Management majors.

#1 Public Relations Specialists
#2 Fundraisers
#3 Public Relations Managers
#4 Advertising and Promotions Managers
#5 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
#6 Fundraising Managers

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

50 (76%)

Male Students

15 (23%)

White (33, 51%)

Black or African American (10, 15%)

Hispanic or Latino (6, 9%)

U.S. Nonresident (5, 8%)

Two or more races (4, 6%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (4, 6%)

Asian (3, 5%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S.

University of DaytonDayton, OH

62%

11

1,230–1,400

$31,551

$61,918

#2 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S.

University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE

77%

12

1,110–1,320

$18,029

$56,093

#3 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S.

University of North TexasDenton, TX

72%

17

990–1,240

$14,675

$52,169

#4 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S.

Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

83%

7

1,030–1,240

$29,641

$56,576

#5 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S.

University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi, MD

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13

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$14,545

$51,432

#6 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S.

George Washington UniversityWashington, DC

44%

4

1,370–1,500

$45,466

$53,272

#7 Best College for Public Relations/Image Management in the U.S.

Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN

67%

1

1,120–1,350

$27,386

$52,988

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University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN