Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Nebraska-Lincoln stacks up against peers offering public relations & advertising.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in the top 15% of the country for public relations & advertising. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 191 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 224 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $51,687 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, public relations & advertising students borrow a median amount of $23,258 in student loans. This is higher than $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Here are the demographics of the public relations & advertising majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The public relations & advertising program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 161 |
| Sports Communication | 63 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 13 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 161 degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 63 degrees in sports communication in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 13 degrees in public relations/image management in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.