Internships

Public relations field experience is required for students in the program, and internships are an exemplary聽way to fulfill this requirement. Each internship opportunity further prepares you for life in the PR world and allows you to apply your knowledge and abilities, gain experience in specific industry roles, and make invaluable professional connections.

As a Public Relations BA聽student, you can start exploring internships once you鈥檝e reached junior or senior status. You are also required to have at least a 3.0 GPA in the major and receive permission from the program鈥檚 internship director.

Careers

As a graduate from our Public Relations program, you will be prepared to utilize your knowledge and skills to enter and excel in the field. From leading public relations efforts, managing campaigns or working with reporters, your degree will serve as a foundation for a successful, versatile career working for a variety of organizations and corporations.聽

Graduates from our program are prepared for careers in areas such as

  • community relations,
  • corporate social responsibility,
  • crisis communication,
  • employee communication,
  • global communications,
  • internal communications,
  • investor relations,
  • issues management,
  • media relations,
  • political communications,
  • public affairs,
  • reputation management,
  • research analyst聽and
  • social media manager.

Career Services

Klein鈥檚 Career Services provides support and guidance for students exploring career opportunities. Some of the services provided by the Career Center include

  • assessments of your professional direction,

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  • support for job search strategies.

Klein鈥檚 Career Center also hosts various events where students can prepare for their careers in a wide variety of ways, including

  • attending workshops that teach you how to optimize your r茅sum茅;

  • applying for internships and jobs with media and communication employers;

  • learning how to deliver an 鈥渆levator speech鈥� and practice at networking events; and

  • meeting industry professionals and learning about different career paths.

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As a 51动漫 student, you also can visit the university鈥檚 Career Center for support during your job or internship search. You can drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your r茅sum茅 and LinkedIn presence.

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Alumni Connections

The Public Relations Major creates lasting connections among alumni, colleagues, faculty, parents and students. Upon graduation, you鈥檒l automatically become a part of the and can remain a vital part of the 51动漫 community for life.

There are more than 20,000 graduates of Klein College residing across the country and around the world. As leaders in their fields, our trailblazing alumni have achieved high levels of success.

Klein College alumni are

  • advertising and public relations executives;

  • CEOs and entrepreneurs;

  • executives at CBS, Fox News and Warner Bros.;

  • general managers聽and other key players at cable, radio and TV stations;

  • national on-air talent;

  • professors, researchers and scholars; and

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Public Relations Major may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators

$71,540.00 (2023)

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

$79,910.00 (2023)

Public Relations Managers

$134,760.00 (2023)

Public Relations Specialists

$66,750.00 (2023)

Public Safety Telecommunicators

$48,890.00 (2023)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of September 09, 2024.

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