Public Relations Specialist

Starting Salary

$39,513
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$63,048
NC Triangle area
56
% Bachelor's degree
23
% Master's degree

Job Outlook

+19%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

1,200
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.