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 SNHU 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
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MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
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The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 534 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 498 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 187 students received their master’s degree in public relations from SNHU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SNHU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,928 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.
Public Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from SNHU make a median salary of $49,326 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,365.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SNHU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $27,799 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all public relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at SNHU is $279 per month.
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
Of the 534 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SNHU, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 97 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 254 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 104 |
Of the 187 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from SNHU in 2020-2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
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