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. Also, learn how Lewis ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Lewis was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 207 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lewis University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lewis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,202 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
Part-time undergraduates at Lewis paid an average of $1,094 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $37,592 | $37,592 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,140 | $12,140 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,190 | $2,190 |
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Of the 13 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lewis, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Lewis 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 Lewis Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Lewis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 12 |
| Journalism | 3 |
