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 Chapman ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Chapman was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chapman University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Chapman. This makes it the #78 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Chapman is $40,141. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Chapman is $735 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Chapman was $1,940 per credit hour 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 | $62,400 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,378 | $17,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,318 | $3,318 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Chapman in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Chapman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Chapman public relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Chapman Online Learning page.
The public relations program at Chapman awarded 13 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Chapman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Chapman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 107 |
| Journalism | 25 |
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