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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how The American University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The American University was ranked #23 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 #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in public relations from The American University. This makes it the #29 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,026 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at The American University is $1,015 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 132 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from The American University in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The American University 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 The American University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at The American University make a median salary of $63,727. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $57,362.
Of the 34 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from The American University in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 93 |
| Journalism | 75 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 5 |
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