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. Also, learn how SUNY Plattsburgh ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,143 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,570 | $16,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 58 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
| Journalism | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
