by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Point Park University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Point Park University among the top schools in the country for public relations & advertising, placing at #209 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 209 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Pennsylvania | 10 of 10 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 41 of 41 |
The following degree levels are available for public relations & advertising at Point Park University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Point Park University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Point Park University holds a strong position among schools offering public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Point Park University report a median salary of $50,769 a year. This is higher than $42,106, the median for all majors at Point Park University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Point Park University, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $28,850 in student loans. This is higher than $28,323, the typical median for all majors at Point Park University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,870 | $37,650 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
Learn more about Point Park University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Point Park University were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Point Park University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Point Park University granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
Point Park University awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in sports communication in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Point Park University conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in public relations/image management in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Point Park University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 7 |
