What PR Means To You

According to a Fortune magazine survey, the field of public relations is one of the top-10 fastest growing industries nationwide. Similarly, Money magazine's 50 Best Jobs in America article states that public relations professionals earn an average annual salary of nearly $85,000, with an earning potential of nearly $250,000 a year. Additionally, the article states that there are more than 9,000 annual job openings, with a projected 23 percent 10-year growth rate increase. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 200,000 practicing public relations professionals nationwide, while The Global Alliance estimates there are three million people worldwide practicing public relations. What do all of these numbers mean for you? Quite simply, if you study public relations, your chances of getting a job and earning a great living are very good.

Public relations is, without question, the most comprehensive type of communication. PR Graduates are sought after and on average, the highest paid. Graduating with a Degree in PR means you will possess the most comprehensive set of communication skills available.  You will be among some of the most sought after communication professionals in the industry. On average, your starting salary will be higher than most of your other communication colleagues.

Director of Communications stats

Pay
Median salary (experienced)	$78,300
Top pay	$135,000
Opportunity
10-year job growth (2006-2016)	17%
Total jobs (current)	26,000
Online want ad growth (April 2009-August 2009)	33%
Quality of life ratings
Personal satisfaction	A
Job security	B
Future growth	B
Benefit to society	B
Low stress	C

From the November 2009 issue

Notes: All pay data from PayScale.com. Median pay is for an experienced worker (at least two to seven years in the field). Top pay represents the 90th percentile. Job growth is estimated for 2006-16. Total current employment level is estimated number of people working in each specific job. Sources: PayScale.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Conference Board Help Wanted Online Data Series, and MONEY research