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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Susquehanna ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Susquehanna was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Susquehanna University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Susquehanna is $36,632. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Susquehanna is $428 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Susquehanna paid an average of $1,800 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 | $56,600 | $56,600 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,700 | $15,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Susquehanna University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Susquehanna University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Publishing | 19 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
| Journalism | 6 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
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