Major Overview for Public Relations/Image Management

Colleges Browse Tennessee 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 5 Tennessee 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
		Lee University Cleveland, TN	29 (5.0%)
		Lipscomb University Nashville, TN	8 (1.8%)
		Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN	5 (1.7%)
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		The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN	51 (1.4%)
		Belmont University Nashville, TN	12 (1.3%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.