Public Relations Specialists

Starting Salary

$42,072

NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$65,296

NC Triangle Area

59

% Bachelor's degree Preferred

6

% Master's degree Preferred

5-Year Job Outlook

+5.2%

NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

379

NC Triangle Area

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.