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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The bachelor's program at Bradley was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bradley University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bradley is $38,351. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bradley, public relations students borrow a median amount of $48,070 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 Bradley is $585 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bradley was $1,039 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 | $39,248 | $39,248 |
| Fees | $432 | $432 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,850 | $12,850 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,240 | $2,240 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bradley. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Bradley public relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bradley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Bradley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 13 |
| Journalism | 10 |
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