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. In addition, we cover how GFU ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at GFU was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 166 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Fox University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GFU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,012 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GFU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $50,768 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GFU paid an average of $1,220 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,220 | $40,220 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,600 | $13,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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Of the 17 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GFU, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GFU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Fox University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GFU 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 GFU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at George Fox University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
| Journalism | 2 |
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