Public Relations

University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC

Students at University of South Carolina-Columbia can pursue Public Relations at Bachelor's and Graduate Certificate's levels. The Bachelor program, with 183 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $65,248 four years after completion, which is 19% above the national median for Public Relations programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Human Resources Managers, Public Relations Managers, and Advertising and Promotions Managers. The median salary for Human Resources Managers is $136,350.

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$65,248
Completers
183
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Graduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
1

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Human Resources Managers $136,350 5% 200,600
Public Relations Managers $134,760 Not reported 72,760
Advertising and Promotions Managers $131,870 Not reported 20,630
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $84,900 Not reported 12,870
Technical Writers $80,050 1% 47,970
Show 3 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Public Relations Specialists $66,750 5% 275,550
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $44,890 Not reported 25,070
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other $0 Not reported 14,720

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$12,688
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,972
Graduation Rate
78.3%
Total Enrollment
29,820

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