by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Loyola Chicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago is $43,308. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, public relations students borrow a median amount of $76,442 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Loyola Chicago is $797 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Loyola Chicago was $925 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 | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Of the 138 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Loyola Chicago in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Loyola Chicago 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 Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 73 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 33 |
| Journalism | 29 |
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