Here, 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.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,717 a year. This is less than $36,826, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, public relations students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all public relations majors across the country.
Learn about other programs related to Public Relations & Advertising that might interest you.
MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from RIT in 2020-2021, 18% were men and 82% 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 | 2 |
White | 7 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 88 |
Communication & Media Studies | 19 |
Journalism | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.