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. We've also included details on how Assumption ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Assumption was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Assumption University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Assumption go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,114 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 Assumption paid an average of $1,618 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,552 | $48,552 |
| Fees | $862 | $862 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,146 | $15,146 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Assumption. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Assumption are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Assumption University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Assumption 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 Assumption Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Assumption University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
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