by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at CCSU was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in public relations from CCSU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at CCSU is $34,272. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,826 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCSU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $22,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Central Connecticut State University.
The public relations program at CCSU awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from CCSU in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 30 |
| Journalism | 13 |
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