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, and more. We've also included details on how Marist ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Marist was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Marist. This makes it the #14 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Marist paid an average of $795 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,330 | $45,330 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,425 | $2,425 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,710 | $17,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,135 | $2,135 |
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Marist 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 Marist Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at Marist make a median salary of $70,802. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $57,362.
Of the 56 public relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Marist, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Marist are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marist College with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Marist College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 193 |
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