Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Public Relations)
Field of Study:
30,867/Yr
Public relations professionals communicate their company's brand messages and foster relationships with the media and the public. They generate publicity through communications campaigns, write speeches and prepare press conferences, arrange interviews with reporters, act as spokespeople, and write news releases, feature stories, web pages, and social media content. They're concerned not only with what their organization wants to communicate, but also what target audiences need and want to know.
Virginia Tech's public relations program teaches through real-world experience. You'll have class projects that design public relations campaigns for real clients, find internships where you can manage PR communications and strategies, and learn from professors who've had successful careers as public relations practitioners. You can also take a course certified by the Public Relations Society of America to prepare you for the APR accreditation exam.
Private companies, government agencies, and nonprofits in every industry need PR professionals to manage their communications and interface with the public.
Some of the common jobs our PR graduates earn include:
- PR strategist
- Communication director
- Marketing coordinator
- Sales associate
- Recruiter
- Digital marketing specialist
- Brand manager
- Special events planner
- Content specialist
- Nonprofit founders
Important Dates
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | 30867 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Health Insurance | 3175 |
Books and supply | 1100 |
International differential fee | 550 |
Other Fees | 3480 |
Total Cost | 8305 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
Scores Required
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
80 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
1390 / 1600
Avg. Score in
SAT
30 / 36
Avg. Score in
ACT
53 / 90
Avg. Score in
PTE
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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