by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Duquesne ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Duquesne was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duquesne go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,651 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Duquesne is $660 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Duquesne paid an average of $1,562 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,146 | $47,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,620 | $15,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from Duquesne. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Duquesne 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 Duquesne Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Duquesne University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 13 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 3 |
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