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. In addition, we cover how Point Park ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Point Park was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Point Park University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Point Park go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,495 a year. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Point Park paid an average of $1,017 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 | $36,240 | $36,240 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,340 | $2,340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Point Park 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 Point Park 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Point Park public relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Point Park Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from Point Park in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Point Park University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 22 |
| Journalism | 13 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 2 |
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