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 Quinnipiac ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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Quinnipiac was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Quinnipiac University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Quinnipiac. This makes it the #20 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Quinnipiac is $43,591. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Quinnipiac is $935 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Quinnipiac was $1,160 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,400 | $50,400 |
| Fees | $2,690 | $2,690 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,660 | $2,660 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Quinnipiac are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a master's degree in public relations from Quinnipiac. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Quinnipiac are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Quinnipiac University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Quinnipiac University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 76 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 61 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 34 |
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