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 SNHU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 595 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 534 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 187 students received their master’s degree in public relations from SNHU. This makes it the #1 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 SNHU is $46,520. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SNHU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $36,311 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 SNHU is $279 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at SNHU paid an average of $515 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $9,700 | $9,700 |
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Of the 595 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from SNHU in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 289 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 112 |
SNHU 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 SNHU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at SNHU make a median salary of $53,044. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 students graduated with a master's degree in public relations from SNHU. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SNHU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
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