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 Drake ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Drake was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drake University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Drake is $44,492. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drake, public relations students borrow a median amount of $47,751 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Drake was $1,325 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,466 | $49,466 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,178 | $4,178 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Drake are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drake University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Drake 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 Drake Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Drake University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 38 |
| Journalism | 32 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 1 |
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