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 NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $36,920. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $37,406 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,600.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at NAU is $311 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 148 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from NAU. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 95 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 82 |
| Journalism | 23 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
