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 Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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Texas Tech was ranked #26 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 #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 299 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Texas Tech. This makes it the #9 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,023 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 Texas Tech, public relations students borrow a median amount of $35,806 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 Texas Tech is $341 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 292 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 193 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech Online Learning page.
Public Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas Tech make a median salary of $59,124 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.
Of the 44 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from Texas Tech in 2022, 23% were men and 77% 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 Texas Tech University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 289 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 152 |
| Journalism | 38 |
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