by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for public relations & advertising, ranked #181 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 181 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 6 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region | 42 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for public relations & advertising at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Certificate | 50 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $46,295 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, public relations & advertising graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 35 bachelor’s degrees in public relations/image management in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in advertising in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (96%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in organizational communication, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 50 certificate degrees in public relations & advertising.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS has not been ranked for public relations & advertising at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of public relations & advertising certificate degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a certificate in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 22 certificate degrees in communication management and strategic communications in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 15 certificate degrees in organizational communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (93%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 13 certificate completions in advertising in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |
