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 Butler ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Butler was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Butler University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Butler is $39,701. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Butler is $614 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Butler paid an average of $1,860 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,990 | $44,990 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,870 | $15,870 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,060 | $4,060 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Butler are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Butler University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Butler 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 Butler Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from Butler in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Butler University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Butler University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 16 |
| Journalism | 15 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
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