Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.65%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

28

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,272

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

Virtual Tour of Campus

Virtual Tour of Monmouth University

College Video Tour

School Map

Public Relations Degree

The public relations program at Monmouth University prepares students for careers as a promotions assistant, public relations specialist, and public relations manager. The program focuses on theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public. Program course include: public relations theory, principles of advertising, message design, image management, special event management, media relations, community relations, public affairs, and internal communications. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer public relations degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Monmouth University

2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ

History

Monmouth University, Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College. The school became Monmouth College in 1956, and finally Monmouth University in 1995. The school boasts a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, has over six thousand students in post-secondary and post-graduate programs, and over 73% of the faculty has PhDs. The school primarily serves students in the north eastern United States, but has students from 29 states and 28 countries.

Academics

Monmouth University offers 33 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs, as well as a large number of certificate programs. Monmouth emphasizes small class sizes, capped at between 20 and 35 students, and experiential learning through internships and service learning programs.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Monmouth University should complete the application, including all required information, transcripts and documentation. The application and review process will be different for undergraduate and graduate programs and can contact the school to review requirements needed for acceptance. Financial aid is available and interested students should review the information and resources available on the Monmouth University website. Monmouth University will assist individuals in the financial aid process.

Athletics

The MU Hawks participate in the NCAA Northeast Conference as a Division 1 school.

Athletic programs offered:

  • Basketball
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Lacrosse
  • Track and Field
  • Coed Sailing (non-NCAA)

Students Enrolled in the Public Relations Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Monmouth University has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate0
Master's Degree10

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female8

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black2
White7

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Public Relations program at Monmouth University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, advertising and promotions managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 140
      • Average Hourly Rate: $49.32
      • Average Annual Salary: $102590
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 220
      • Average Hourly Rate: $63.31
      • Average Annual Salary: $131690

      Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

      Description

      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

      Career Outlook & Projections ()

      According to the BLS, public relations and fundraising managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

      Salary & Wages

        • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 270
          • Average Hourly Rate: $56.33
          • Average Annual Salary: $117170
        • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 790
          • Average Hourly Rate: $76.33
          • Average Annual Salary: $158760

          Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

          Description

          Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

          Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

          Admission Requirements & Details

          The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Monmouth University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

          College Credits Accepted

          • Dual Credits
          • Life Experience Credits
          • AP Course Credits
          accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '185572' AND `Last Action` = ''

          Academics & Student Services

          Student Services

          To help support students, Monmouth University may provide student services like:

          • Online course work available
          • Remedial courses
          • Academic counseling for students
          • Employing students to lower education costs
          • Assistance to find work

          Intercollegiate Athletics

          Monmouth University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

          • Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
          • Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
          • Track and Field (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
          • Field Hockey
          • Football (Big South Conference)
          • Golf
          • Lacrosse
          • Soccer
          • Softball
          • Swimming
          • Tennis
          • Bowling