by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Auburn ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $41,458. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, public relations students borrow a median amount of $89,790 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Auburn is $1,009 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $446 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from Auburn. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Auburn 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 Auburn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 144 |
| Journalism | 50 |
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