by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
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.
In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, Boston U came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising.
In 2021, 137 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Boston U. This makes it the #4 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at Boston U make a median salary of $55,843. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $50,365.
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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 Boston University.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Boston U in 2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 75 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 456 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 286 |
| Journalism | 132 |
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