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. In addition, we cover how Gonzaga ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Gonzaga was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gonzaga University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,013 a year. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Gonzaga paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $52,540 | $52,540 |
| Fees | $960 | $960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,382 | $1,382 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,080 | $15,080 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,287 | $4,287 |
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Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Gonzaga in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Gonzaga University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 69 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 36 |
| Journalism | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
