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Professional Trends

Colorado Vs. National Public Relations Employment

Colorado	630
National	53,460

Of all of the public relations professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Colorado state.

Employment Growth for Public relations professionals In Colorado

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
940	960	830	750	630

Yellow: Actual Values

In Colorado, the field of public relations is shrinking. In 2010 there were 310 less public relations professionals working in Colorado than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of public relations has shrunk by 33% in Colorado. This decline is faster than the national trend for public relations professionals which shows a 21% increase in the number of public relations professionals working around the nation.

Public Relations VS. All Professions salaries in Colorado

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$89,770	$95,850	$104,970	$106,500	$110,290
$46,058	$47,685	$48,234	$49,831	$51,291

Light Blue: Public Relations
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of public relations professionals is declining, the salaries paid to public relations professionals are increasing in Colorado. Public relations professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $89,770 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $110,290 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Public relations professionals in Colorado

10th percentile	$59,110
25th percentile	$78,230
50th percentile	$99,010
75th percentile	$134,850
90th percentile	$170,690

This represents a growth in salaries of 19%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Colorado state, within the field of public relations, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid public relations professionals earn 189% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Public relations professionals and related professions in Colorado

Advertising	$81,955
Business Administration	$96,777
Business Management	$103,907
Communications	$48,950
Fashion Marketing	$75,725
Marketing	$92,343
Political Science	$73,175
Public Relations	$110,290

In Colorado, public relations professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Public Relations programs available for each degree type for all schools in Colorado

associate	1
bachelor	0
master	2
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	3

The number of students graduating from the 2 accredited public relations schools in Colorado is decreasing. In 2006, 42 students graduated from public relations courses in Colorado. And in 2010, 7 students graduated.

This represents a 83% decrease in the number of public relations degree or certificate school graduates in Colorado state. 67% of these graduates received an master's degree in public relations.

Public Relations Faculty Salaries in Colorado

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