by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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.