by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Fairfield U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Fairfield U was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
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Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Fairfield U in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U 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 Fairfield University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Fairfield U 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 Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 64 |
| Journalism | 3 |
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