by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
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BA in Communication - Public Relations
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MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
San Jose State was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from San Jose State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,739 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,826 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at San Jose State University.
Of the 80 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from San Jose State, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 332 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 77 |
| Journalism | 52 |
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