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. We've also included details on how Rowan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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Rowan was ranked #22 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 New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 22 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rowan University handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 199 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Rowan. This makes it the #52 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rowan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,116 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rowan, public relations students borrow a median amount of $36,966 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,600.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Rowan is $416 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rowan paid an average of $813 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $432 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,250 | $21,114 |
| Fees | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,665 | $1,665 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,553 | $16,553 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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Of the 190 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Rowan in 2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rowan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Rowan 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 Rowan Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Rowan in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rowan University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Rowan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 107 |
| Journalism | 19 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
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