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. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 409 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 385 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in public relations from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #40 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,218 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 CU - Boulder, public relations students borrow a median amount of $86,788 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 CU - Boulder is $905 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
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 University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 323 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at CU - Boulder make a median salary of $90,274. 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 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from CU - Boulder in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 216 |
| Journalism | 73 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 59 |
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