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 Drexel ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Drexel was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drexel University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Drexel. This makes it the #36 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Drexel is $37,125. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drexel, public relations students borrow a median amount of $73,241 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 Drexel was $1,311 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,293 | $58,293 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,550 | $17,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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The public relations program at Drexel awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Drexel are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Drexel 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 Drexel Online Learning page.
Public Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Drexel make a median salary of $46,475 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Drexel are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Drexel University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 18 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
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