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 #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,444 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCSU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $18,336 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 $44,600.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CCSU paid an average of $628 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $612 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $5,796 | $5,796 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,710 | $12,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,256 | $2,256 |
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The public relations program at CCSU awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% 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, 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 bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CCSU does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CCSU Online Learning page.
The public relations program at CCSU awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to 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, 75% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Central Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 26 |
| Journalism | 14 |
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