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. In addition, we cover how Manhattan ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Manhattan was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Manhattan College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Manhattan is $26,502. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Manhattan paid an average of $1,360 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 | $46,100 | $46,100 |
| Fees | $4,750 | $4,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,440 | $18,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Manhattan in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan College with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Manhattan 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 Manhattan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Manhattan College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 44 |
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