by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Washington and Lee ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The public relations major at Washington and Lee is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Relations & Advertising. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Washington and Lee paid an average of $2,110 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,315 | $63,315 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,685 | $17,685 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Washington and Lee in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Washington and Lee University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 10 |
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