Public Relations Specialists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Public Relations Specialists does

Manage how organizations communicate with the public, media, and stakeholders to build and protect their reputation. Create press releases, pitch stories, and respond to public concerns.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Editors — $77,920/yr
• Interpreters and Translators — $60,170/yr
• Writers and Authors — $76,910/yr
• Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers — $76,910/yr
• Technical Writers — $90,390/yr