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. We've also included details on how RIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The public relations major at RIT is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Relations & Advertising. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $36,664. 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 RIT paid an average of $2,017 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 | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from RIT. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIT 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 Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the RIT 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 RIT Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 87 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Journalism | 4 |
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