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, and more. We've also included details on how Northwestern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, Northwestern came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Northwestern. This makes it the #12 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Public Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Northwestern make a median salary of $82,421 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $57,362.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 public relations majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 694 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 93 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
