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. In addition, we cover how SUNY Oswego ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Oswego was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Oswego handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in public relations from SUNY Oswego. This makes it the #55 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Oswego go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,203 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 SUNY Oswego, public relations students borrow a median amount of $31,442 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 SUNY Oswego is $298 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Oswego paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,699 | $1,699 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,440 | $15,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from SUNY Oswego. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 37% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Oswego with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Oswego 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 SUNY Oswego Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from SUNY Oswego in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Oswego are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Oswego with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at SUNY Oswego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 124 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 32 |
| Journalism | 15 |
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