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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MA in Communication - Public Relations
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BA in Communication - Public Relations
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MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
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CU - Boulder is in the top 10% of the country for public relations. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 262 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 385 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 368 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder is $42,963. This is higher than $36,826, which is the national median 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 $19,433 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 $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at CU - Boulder is $905 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
Of the 385 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from CU - Boulder in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 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 | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 300 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Of the 19 public relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from CU - Boulder, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 193 |
| Journalism | 73 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 71 |
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