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 Howard ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Howard University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Howard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,120 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Howard is $1,095 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Howard was $1,370 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,878 | $32,878 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,474 | $16,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,452 | $3,452 |
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Of the 80 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Howard in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 69 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Howard 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 Howard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Howard University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 116 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
