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. Also, learn how TCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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TCU was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Christian University handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in public relations from TCU. This makes it the #71 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,053 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TCU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $92,670 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 TCU is $1,043 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at TCU paid an average of $2,420 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 | $57,130 | $57,130 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,800 | $14,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,240 | $4,240 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from TCU. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
TCU 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 TCU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in public relations from TCU. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at TCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Texas Christian University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 129 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 48 |
| Journalism | 38 |
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