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. We've also included details on how Bradley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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Bradley was ranked #36 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 #5 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bradley University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bradley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,966 a year. This is higher than $36,826, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bradley, public relations students borrow a median amount of $26,819 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 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 Bradley is $585 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Bradley University.
The public relations program at Bradley awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bradley University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 15 |
| Journalism | 9 |
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