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 University of Scranton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at University of Scranton was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Scranton handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Scranton is $35,568. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
Part-time undergraduates at University of Scranton paid an average of $1,116 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,534 | $51,534 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,918 | $16,918 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Scranton. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Scranton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Scranton with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Scranton 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 University of Scranton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Scranton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Journalism | 5 |
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