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. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, GWU came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 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.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,727 a year. This is higher than $36,914, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allpublic relations bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
At GWU, a typical public relations student working on their master's degree borrrows about $51,254 in student loans. This is not favorable since the median amount of student debt for all public relations master's graduates is $44,159.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 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 | $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 |
Online degrees for the GWU 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 GWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at GWU make a median salary of $63,675. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $50,365.
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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