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. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $40,976. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $34,185 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,600.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at CWU is $404 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from CWU. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 23 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
| Journalism | 6 |
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