by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Suffolk University compares to other colleges that offer public relations & advertising.
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Suffolk University is a solid choice among schools offering public relations & advertising. More specifically it was ranked #142 out of 240 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Suffolk University conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising students who finish a bachelor’s at Suffolk University earn a median of $56,527 a year. This is lower than $72,013, the median for all majors at Suffolk University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Suffolk University, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,670, the typical median for all majors at Suffolk University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,242 | $46,954 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Suffolk University were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of public relations & advertising master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising master’s degree graduates at Suffolk University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the public relations & advertising majors at Suffolk University.
The public relations & advertising program at Suffolk University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 26 |
| Advertising | 21 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 16 |
| International and Intercultural Communication | 7 |
Suffolk University granted 26 completions in public relations, advertising, and applied communication, other in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Suffolk University awarded 21 completions in advertising in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
Suffolk University granted 16 completions in public relations/image management recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (44%).
Suffolk University conferred 7 degrees in international and intercultural communication in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).