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Public Relations & Advertising at Central Connecticut State University

If you are interested in studying Public Relations & Advertising, you may want to check out the program at Central Connecticut State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Connecticut State University is located in New Britain, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 public relations & advertising degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Connecticut State University

Online coursework is an option at Central Connecticut State University. Of 9,997 students, 379 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Central Connecticut State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Central Connecticut State University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 4
Best Value	New England (Region)	#2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#14 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#90 of 239
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#168 of 240

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Central Connecticut State University

Students who complete Central Connecticut State University’s Public Relations & Advertising program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,272

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Central Connecticut State University is $22,625.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Central Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 56% women (29) and 44% men (23).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Of the 43 bachelor’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Central Connecticut State University, 53% were women (23) and 47% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, higher than the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Of the 8 master’s public relations & advertising degrees awarded at Central Connecticut State University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, above the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Public Relations & Advertising Concentrations at Central Connecticut State University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at Central Connecticut State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
PR & Applied Communication	43
Organizational Communication	8
Public Relations	1

Top-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at Central Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Relations & Advertising graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Fundraisers	$118,069
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$96,762
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Human Resources Managers	$95,702

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.