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. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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UA is in the top 10% of the country for public relations. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 209 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 321 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 317 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in public relations from UA. This makes it the #31 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,445 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, public relations students borrow a median amount of $88,963 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 UA is $1,027 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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The public relations program at UA awarded 321 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 273 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 public relations majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 194 |
| Journalism | 140 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 112 |
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