Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Relations
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Education Levels of PR Majors
In 2018-2019, 5,040 bachelor's degrees were awarded to PR majors. This makes it the 15th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in PR at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,040 |
| Master’s Degree | 527 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 74 |
| Basic Certificate | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of PR Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for PR majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in PR. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,009 |
| Women | 4,031 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of PR bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 136 |
| Black or African American | 404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 594 |
| White | 3,525 |
| International Students | 105 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 276 |
Most Popular PR Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 152 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in PR. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for PR students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 38,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
The PR program at The University of Alabama awarded 262 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 38,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,751 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 235 bachelor's degrees were handed out to PR majors at Texas State. About 77% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oregon is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in PR. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,958 per year.
The PR program at University of Oregon awarded 213 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in PR. Roughly 52,200 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.
The PR program at University of Florida awarded 195 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Roughly 19,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,677 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in PR from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 72% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in PR. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,737 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in PR from UofSC. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 38,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,958 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 165 bachelor's degrees were handed out to PR majors at Texas Tech. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in PR. Roughly 51,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,998 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 163 bachelor's degrees were handed out to PR majors at UT Austin. About 87% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR. Roughly 38,600 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 156 bachelor's degrees were handed out to PR majors at UGA. About 93% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in PR. Roughly 22,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,880 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 114 bachelor's degrees were handed out to PR majors at Syracuse. About 78% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,351 per year.
The PR program at American University awarded 109 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Michigan University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR. Roughly 21,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,383 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,700 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 98 bachelor's degrees were handed out to PR majors at Central Michigan. Of these students, 77% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR. Each year, around 31,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,953 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,493 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in PR from Wazzu. Of these students, 78% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR. Roughly 47,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,272 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in PR from USC. About 92% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR. Each year, around 34,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,290 per year.
The PR program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 90 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Rowan University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR. Roughly 19,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,076 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,879 per year.
The PR program at Rowan University awarded 89 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in PR. Roughly 20,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,956 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in PR from Illinois State. Of these students, 81% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in PR. Roughly 34,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,758 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in PR from Iowa State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Rhode Island. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in PR from URI. About 79% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for PR majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,828 per year.
The PR program at Auburn University awarded 81 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to PR that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,801 |
| PR & Applied Communication | 3,063 |
| Other PR & Applied Communication | 1,647 |
| Organizational Communication | 1,498 |
| Sports Communication | 315 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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