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Schools Concentrating On Public Relations Specialists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Community College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks.
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- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Manor, Erie Business Center, University of Pittsburgh-Titusville, and Keystone.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Cedar Crest, Carlow, Rosemont College, and Manor.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Cheyney, Community College of Philadelphia, and Keystone.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Eastern University, Chestnut Hill, Waynesburg University, and Carlow.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of UPenn, Carnegie Mellon, Villanova, and Lehigh.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Washington & Jefferson College, Grove City, Lycoming, and Valley Forge Christian College.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at UPenn, Carnegie Mellon, Lehigh, and Villanova.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at UPenn, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Lehigh, and Carnegie Mellon.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Carnegie Mellon, Allegheny, Washington & Jefferson College, and Lehigh.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Penn State • University Park, PA
Studying Journalism (completion in 2003)
• 8/11/2011
"My degree is from one of the most recognizable schools in the country. It is said that there is a large group of alumni in every state."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The school was great as far as classes are concerned. I also had some great professors. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The school is accredited for journalism. I'm not sure about now, but when I graduated, it was one of only two in the state that fit that category. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I went to school for journalism. However, now I work in public relations. |
| Instruction | 10 | The school taught me a lot about how to write journalistically. I also had a lot of great professors. |
| How Difficult | 6 | Some of the classes were difficult. Others, however, were quite easy for me. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The school provided a good mix of hands-on opportunities in my major. Outside of these, there was a lot of book work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | There were a lot of options for classes. Students could also take classes at different campuses as well. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The radio lab was quite good. I didn't take the TV class, so I am not familiar with that lab. |
| Social Life | 9 | The school is an hour from my hometown. A lot of people I knew also attended. |
| Placement Services | 1 | There is a good placement service now that did not exist when I graduated. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | They should have more mixers for alums. Although they are the largest group of alumni, they are a pretty closed group. |
Point Park University • Pittsburgh, PA
Studying Public Relations (completion in 2010)
• 8/15/2011
"Extremely satisfied. I have no regrets and if I could I would do it all over again."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It is challenging but that's what makes it fun. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | We have a very good reputation for turning out some of the best in every graduating class. This is not one of those schools that just want to take your money. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The instructors were very detailed and willing to help me out with anything in regards to making my passion into a career. As a matter of fact, one of my professors dealt with Apple's public relations division for 10 years and so he was really knowledgeable. |
| Instruction | 10 | As I stated before my instructor had a job for 10 years as a public relations specialist for Apple. So through his experiences he was able to make sure I didn't make the same mistakes he did. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Because of all the knowledge I was receiving at one time it was fairly difficult. Every day would consist of taking notes. Sometimes these ended up being as thick as a Harry Potter book, but it was very worth it! |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was mostly hands on work because we would get up and act out many real life situations. My professor would always say the book is only needed for the definitions. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Whether you have kids or just want to enroll online, they cater to your situation and make a schedule around what you already have going on. It never interferes with it. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The reason I rate this a 9 is because of the really small learning environment. However, I personally like the cramped feeling of the school. Some may not adjust well to that. |
| Social Life | 10 | As I previously stated, I still keep in contact with my classmates. It offers a great social life. |
| Placement Services | 10 | In fact, that's how I got my job that I currently hold. Being fresh out of college these days is a scary thing. Point Park's career services team doesn't guarantee jobs - you do have to work for them. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | To this very day I still keep in contact with my classmates. Some of them work with me so we are like a family. Some of them, including myself, hold seminars at Point Park University for people interested in the field. It's a way for upcoming graduates to find out what they are getting themselves into. |
University Of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA
Studying MBA (completion in 2010)
• 9/21/2011
"For all of the reasons above - I was very satisfied. Great professors, network, etc."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I had a great experience at Katz. I would (and have) recommended it to others. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Katz has a great reputation. The part-time program is ranked a bit lower but that's only when studies distinguish... which they usually don't! |
| Program Quality | 10 | I went to school part-time and worked full-time. Pitt had a great part-time program and really catered to working students. The classes were diverse and easily applicable. |
| Instruction | 9 | I loved grad school. The professors were very knowledgeable, accessible and understanding. Readings were up-to-date and relevant. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I think the part-time MBA program at Pitt was easier than the full-time program. Professors were aware of the schedules of working professionals. The work load was thorough but it wasn't too challenging. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Katz was very hands-on, which I liked. It made much more sense for business students. We had project courses which allowed us to further expand our hands-on experiences. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | The school had great offerings for part-time students. I wish there were more online options. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I was very pleased with all of the facilities. The libraries are great and easily accessible. Equipment and computer labs were up-to-date. Upgrades were made to the business building to better suit students' needs. |
| Social Life | 10 | Katz and Pitt provided great opportunities for students. As previously mentioned, I was very pleased with the community that was created for part-time students. |
| Placement Services | 5 | Since I was in the part-time program I don't have much experience with job placement as I was already employed. I've heard good things from other students. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The alumni network for Pitt in general seems to be quite good. I find that the MBA alumni network is really geared towards the full time student alumni. The program for the part-time students was so specific that I wish a bit of the outreach was as well. |
Slippery Rock University • Slippery Rock, PA
Studying Communications (completion in 2007)
• 1/18/2012
"I wasn't very satisfied with my program. I was pleased with the assistance in finding a career, though."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I wouldn't recommend it for the course of study I took. However, the Slippery Rock faculty did help me find my career. |
| Program Reputation | 2 | As I said before, the program seems designed for those who want to coast along. The difficulty level was low. |
| Program Quality | 4 | The information was valuable. However, the quality of instruction was rather low. |
| Instruction | 3 | The professors were extremely apathetic. They didn't apply any real world experience, only textbook concepts. |
| How Difficult | 1 | It seems like the program was oriented to slackers. Everyone just coasted along. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The classes were designed around a single textbook. I really think they could have used more hands-on experiential learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I was able to schedule early classes during the day, which I really enjoyed. The university also provided me with the opportunity to schedule a three day weekend. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The school was definitely not lacking in media and computer resources. However, I wish some of my classes had been smaller. |
| Social Life | 8 | The number of parties and social events on campus were always a plus. Athletics were lacking. |
| Placement Services | 6 | Slippery Rock actually helped me find my current position. Their career assistance programs were useful. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | The size of the university led to little involvement by alumni groups post graduation. I haven't been invited by anyone to come back on a personal level. |
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