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 UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 188 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UTEP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,280 a year. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UTEP paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $257 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,864 | $10,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,662 | $3,662 |
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Of the 85 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from UTEP in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UTEP 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 UTEP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 68 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 28 |
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