by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,794 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allpublic relations bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, public relations students borrow a median amount of $50,774 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 Columbia is $526 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $1,011 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,734 | $30,734 |
| Fees | $1,786 | $1,786 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,838 | $16,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 |
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The public relations program at Columbia awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Columbia College Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 54 |
| Journalism | 25 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
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