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. We've also included details on how UT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at UT was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tampa handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,977 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at UT is $810 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT paid an average of $664 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 | $31,162 | $31,162 |
| Fees | $2,262 | $2,262 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,676 | $12,676 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,130 | $4,130 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 Tampa with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT 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 UT Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tampa with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at The University of Tampa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 65 |
| Journalism | 11 |
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