Major Overview for Public Relations/Image Management

Colleges Browse Texas 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 12 Texas 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
		Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX	73 (4.7%)
		Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX	26 (3.1%)
		University of Houston Houston, TX	145 (3.0%)
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		The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	101 (2.8%)
		Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX	124 (2.6%)
		Texas State University-San Marcos San Marcos, TX	103 (2.0%)
		The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	73 (1.9%)
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		The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX	147 (1.7%)
		The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX	27 (1.0%)
		Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX	7 (0.5%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.