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 DePaul ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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DePaul is in the top 10% of the country for public relations. More specifically it was ranked #20 out of 209 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in public relations from DePaul. This makes it the #24 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 DePaul is $41,234. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePaul, public relations students borrow a median amount of $58,342 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at DePaul is $603 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at DePaul paid an average of $758 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 | $43,379 | $43,379 |
| Fees | $795 | $795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 168 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from DePaul. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DePaul 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 DePaul University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
DePaul 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 DePaul Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at DePaul make a median salary of $57,884. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $57,362.
The public relations program at DePaul awarded 25 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 132 |
| Journalism | 55 |
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