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 Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The public relations major at Northwestern is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Relations & Advertising. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northwestern - St Paul handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwestern is $41,278. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $1,520 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,970 | $35,970 |
| Fees | $860 | $860 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,148 | $11,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,584 | $3,584 |
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All of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Northwestern in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Northwestern - St Paul.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 20 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
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