by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how San Jose State ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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San Jose State was ranked #35 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,866 | $19,866 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,514 | $3,514 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
San Jose State 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 San Jose State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at San Jose State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 341 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 70 |
| Journalism | 27 |
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