by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Loyola New Orleans ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola New Orleans was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University New Orleans handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola New Orleans is $36,004. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola New Orleans, public relations students borrow a median amount of $50,525 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Loyola New Orleans paid an average of $1,275 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,280 | $45,280 |
| Fees | $1,960 | $1,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Loyola New Orleans. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Loyola New Orleans 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 Loyola New Orleans Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in public relations from Loyola New Orleans. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Loyola University New Orleans.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 18 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 13 |
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