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. Also, learn how Suffolk ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Suffolk. This makes it the #55 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Suffolk go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,272 a year. 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 Suffolk, public relations students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Suffolk is $494 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Suffolk University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Suffolk. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 public relations majors earned their master's degree from Suffolk. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 18 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 14 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
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