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, and more. We've also included details on how Sacred Heart ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Sacred Heart was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sacred Heart University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 600% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Sacred Heart. This makes it the #18 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Sacred Heart paid an average of $650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,160 | $48,160 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,450 | $18,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Sacred Heart are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Online Learning page.
Public Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Sacred Heart make a median salary of $58,396 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $57,362.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in public relations from Sacred Heart. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Sacred Heart University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 85 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 12 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 5 |
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