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Online Public Relations Degrees

In an online public relations degree program effective communication will be the strongest point. The public relations specialist may work in a variety of settings from corporate settings to non profit settings but in every situation they are the mid point between the employing agency and the public. They help establish and keep a good corporate image with the media, sometimes prepare speeches for members of the organization, and assist in press releases. At all points their role is to present a good image to the public. This position will require good speaking and written communication skills. This can be thought of as another branch of marketing but instead of a product the public relations professional is marketing and helping maintain an organizational image.

Online Public Relations Degree Educational Options

  • Online Bachelors degree in Public Relations is a 4 year degree option that emphasizes communication skills both oral and written, journalism, marketing, and even consumer behavior. This degree can open the door for entry level positions within the public relations field and is considered a minimum by many employers.
  • Online Master’s Degree in Public Relations – 2 year post graduate course where areas of specialization are refined and Public this advanced coursework can help the graduate to move from the entry level positions in public relations to senior level. Entrants to graduate programs might come from a number of disciplines and choose to focus on public relations as a means to boost their career.

Career Considerations for a Public Relations Degree

Electives chosen during the educational process can influence employability in certain markets. Most industries prefer to hire candidates with appropriate education in public relations and a good knowledge of their product or service. For instance informational technology companies would look for a public relation specialist with knowledge of information technology. Public relations specialists are also used in political campaigns and a political science minor could be a boon. There are many ways to strengthen an educational background using elective courses to help specialize.

Some public relation degree graduates come from undergraduate degrees in marketing or journalism as both are necessary to successfully performing the role of a public relation specialist. For those considering a graduate degree in public relations then a background in communications, journalism or marketing is considered optimal.

Public Relations Career Salary Information

A public relation specialist’s earnings will be influenced by the industry in which they work and the amount of education they have. Those specialists with master degrees in public relations report a significantly higher salary.
The average salary of all public relations specialists is reported to be around $49,800.

Job Growth and Outlook for Public Relations Degrees  
Public relation job opportunities are predicted to grow by 16% through the year 2016. This is a much faster than average rate.

Online Colleges Offering Public Relations Degrees

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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .
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Ashford University® is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation by the commission provides assurance to prospective students that Ashford University has been found to meet the commission's stated requirements and criteria. .
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The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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American InterContinental University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
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The Art Institute Online is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
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City University of Seattle (CityU) is incorporated in the state of Washington and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
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Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Bachelor's and Master's degrees: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.
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Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
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DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA).
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Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a nongovernmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.
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Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Utica College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.The Graduate Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), American Physical Therapy Association.The Graduate Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
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Upper Iowa University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
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Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
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University of Minnesota, Crookston Online is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
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University of Maryland, College Park is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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University of Maryland University College/UMUC Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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