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 Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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Rowan was ranked #37 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 #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rowan University handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Rowan. This makes it the #52 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 Rowan is $32,714. This is less than $36,826, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, public relations students borrow a median amount of $23,125 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 Rowan is $416 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Rowan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 199 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Rowan. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 12 public relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Rowan, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 87 |
| Journalism | 32 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 4 |
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