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. We've also included details on how JWU Providence ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at JWU Providence was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Johnson & Wales University - Providence handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JWU Providence go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,033 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JWU Providence, public relations students borrow a median amount of $45,585 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at JWU Providence was $1,105 per credit hour 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 | $39,792 | $39,792 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,776 | $18,776 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,758 | $1,758 |
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Of the 13 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from JWU Providence, about 15% were men and 85% 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 Johnson & Wales University - Providence with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the JWU Providence 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 JWU Providence Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Johnson & Wales University - Providence.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 15 |
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