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. We've also included details on how Ithaca ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Ithaca was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ithaca College handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ithaca go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,148 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ithaca, public relations students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Ithaca is $525 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Ithaca College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 147 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Ithaca. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 142 |
| Journalism | 36 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
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