Careers in Public Relations • Public Relations • Carthage College

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 8 to 11 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.” The BLS notes that businesses and nonprofits alike need to build relationships and maintain their public image, particularly as social media evolves.

What jobs Public Relations Majors get:

Senior eCommerce Marketing Specialist
Industry Relations Representative
Head of Communications
Account Manager
CX Strategy Consultant
Social Media Manager
Medical Communication Specialist
Media Relations Manager
Brand Ambassador
Public Affairs Specialist
Senior Director of Crisis Communications
Director of Integrated Media
Publicist
Strategic Communications Coordinator
Product Marketing Manager

Where Carthage Public Relations Majors Go:

Many alumni work as independent PR specialists, while others have gone on to hold positions with employers such as:

Southwest Airlines
Snap-on Inc.
Jockey International
Ford Performance
Federal Reserve System
Boston Red Sox
Octagon
Edelman
Marcus Center of Performing Arts
Chicago Fringe Festival
Six Flags Great America
Mueller Communications

See where Carthage graduates are working and hear about their experiences