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. We've also included details on how FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 276 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,435 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Of the 287 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from FIU in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 4 |
FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 545 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
