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, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, GWU is in the top 1% of the country for public relations students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in public relations from GWU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GWU was $2,080 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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Of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from GWU in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at GWU make a median salary of $73,569. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $57,362.
The public relations program at GWU awarded 78 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 74 |
| Publishing | 48 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 35 |
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