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Public Relations & Advertising at Sacred Heart University

Public Relations & Advertising at Sacred Heart University

If you plan to study Public Relations & Advertising, take a look at what Sacred Heart University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Sacred Heart University is in Fairfield, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 65 public relations & advertising degrees were granted at Sacred Heart University.

Studying Online at Sacred Heart University

Online coursework is an option at Sacred Heart University. Of 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) studied exclusively online and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Public Relations & Advertising Rankings at Sacred Heart University

Rankings can help you compare Sacred Heart University’s Public Relations & Advertising program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #3 of 4
Best Value Connecticut #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #7 of 16
Best Value New England (Region) #14 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 240
Best Value Nationwide #233 of 239

Earnings for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates from Sacred Heart University

Students who complete Sacred Heart University’s Public Relations & Advertising program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Relations & Advertising at Sacred Heart University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,333
4 years $56,837

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Relations & Advertising graduates from Sacred Heart University take home a median $56,837, compared with $72,743 for all Sacred Heart University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Relations & Advertising earnings compared with all majors at Sacred Heart University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Sacred Heart University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Public Relations & Advertising graduates at Sacred Heart University are 51% women (33) and 49% men (32).

Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program at Sacred Heart University

Among the 26 bachelor’s public relations & advertising graduates at Sacred Heart University, 27% were women (7) and 73% were men (19).

Sacred Heart University gender breakdown of Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Relations & Advertising majors at Sacred Heart University

Minority students account for 15% of Public Relations & Advertising bachelor’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, below the national average of 32%.*

Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program at Sacred Heart University

Of the 39 master’s public relations & advertising graduates at Sacred Heart University, 67% were women (26) and 33% were men (13).

Sacred Heart University gender breakdown of Public Relations & Advertising Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 27
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Relations & Advertising majors at Sacred Heart University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Public Relations & Advertising master’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, below 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 Sacred Heart University

The Public Relations & Advertising program at Sacred Heart University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
PR & Applied Communication 38
Public Relations 1
Sports Communication 26

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Relations & Advertising Graduates

Graduates of the Public Relations & Advertising program at Sacred Heart University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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

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