by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, Syracuse came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 198 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 165 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Syracuse. This makes it the #2 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Syracuse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,934 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Syracuse is $720 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Syracuse was $2,669 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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Of the 198 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Syracuse, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse 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 Syracuse University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Public Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Syracuse make a median salary of $62,662 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, 160 students earned a master's degree in public relations from Syracuse. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 193 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 169 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 157 |
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