Every year approximately 174 students graduate with a degree in public relations from Oregon schools. If you too are interested in studying public relations, Oregon has 2 public relations schools from which you can choose. Tuition at Oregon's public relations schools is approximately $14,297 per year for a degree in public relations.
The largest public relations school in Oregon, by student population is University of Oregon. It is located in Eugene. Approximately 99 students graduated with a public relations degree from University of Oregon in 2009, which was 57% of the total state public relations graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at University of Oregon, was approximately $7,430 per year.
A majority of those with an education in public relations pursue a career as a public relations professional. If you are planning on working in the state after graduation, you should know that the job outlook for public relations professionals in Oregon is good. In Oregon, there are currently about 1,140 public relations professionals. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 12%, or to 1,280 public relations professionals.
As a public relations professional in Oregon you can expect to earn anywhere from less than $39,528 per year to more than $110,434 per year. In Oregon, public relations professionals make an average of $70,702 per year.
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University of Oregon
Address:
110 Johnson Hall, Eugene, Oregon 97403
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
The Art Institute of Portland
Address:
1122 NW Davis St., Portland, Oregon 97209-2911
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree