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. Also, learn how Rider ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Rider was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rider University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Rider. This makes it the #50 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 Rider is $38,600. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
Part-time undergraduates at Rider paid an average of $924 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,730 | $16,730 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 14 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rider, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rider are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rider 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 Rider Online Learning page.
Public Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Rider make a median salary of $53,323 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rider University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Rider University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
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