Major Overview for Public Relations/Image Management

Colleges Browse New York Majors Communication, journalism, and related programs Public Relations/Image Management

Overview for 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. Careers for Public Relations/Image Management Majors A major in Public Relations/Image Management is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Advertising and Promotions Managers - $94,720 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $63,330 Public Relations Managers - $101,220 Public Relations Specialists - $58,960

Top 4 New York Colleges with the highest percentage of Public Relations/Image Management among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY	49 (4.2%)
		Hofstra University Hempstead, NY	54 (3.1%)
		SUNY College at Oswego Oswego, NY	43 (3.0%)
	$20,000 Sweet-diggity-dawg Scholarship Zinch is giving away several scholarships, including one $20,000 award!
		Utica College Utica, NY	14 (2.9%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.