by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 187 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,436 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 185 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from BYU. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
BYU does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BYU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 109 |
| Journalism | 62 |
| Publishing | 52 |
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