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. Also, learn how CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at CSULB was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $28,226. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 346 |
| Journalism | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
