Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BYU compares to other colleges that offer public relations & advertising.
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BYU ranks competitively among schools offering public relations & advertising. Specifically, it ranked #45 out of 240 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the most recent reporting year, Brigham Young University conferred 189 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising students who finish a bachelor’s at BYU earn a median of $58,056 a year. This is lower than $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BYU, public relations & advertising graduates take on a median debt of $11,975 in student loans. This is below $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU are White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations & advertising majors at Brigham Young University.
The public relations & advertising program at BYU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 103 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 86 |
BYU granted 103 completions in advertising in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
BYU conferred 86 degrees in public relations/image management in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).