Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
In 2020-2021, 17,097 bachelor's degrees were awarded to public relations majors. This makes it the 32nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,097 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,542 |
| Basic Certificate | 474 |
| Associate Degree | 448 |
| Graduate Certificate | 267 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 252 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in public relations is $36,826. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,388 and the high is $39,792.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in public relations is $25,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,965.
The median monthly payment of a public relations graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $434.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in public relations. About 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,859 |
| Women | 12,238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 587 |
| Black or African American | 1,430 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,504 |
| White | 10,783 |
| International Students | 678 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,115 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 427 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Oregon tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 575 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations from UO. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Michigan State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 565 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations from Michigan State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The public relations program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 561 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The public relations program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 534 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 391 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations from UF. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 385 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at CU - Boulder. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The public relations program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 351 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Texas State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. The public relations program at Texas State University awarded 334 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 317 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at UA. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of Georgia is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The public relations program at University of Georgia awarded 310 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Temple University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 306 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at Temple. Of these students, 71% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The public relations program at Washington State University awarded 300 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 299 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations from Texas Tech. About 63% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 280 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at FIT SUNY. About 89% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. The public relations program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 277 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 74% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. The public relations program at Florida International University awarded 276 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations from UNL. Of these students, 60% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The public relations program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 222 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in public relations. Each year, around 41,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 bachelor's degrees were handed out to public relations majors at KSU Georgia. Of these students, 78% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Valley State University. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,904 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 208 people received their bachelor's degree in public relations from GVSU. About 71% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 53,798 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 11,580 |
| Journalism | 11,502 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 693 |
| Publishing | 87 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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