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. In addition, we cover how UF Online ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at UF Online was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida-Online handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UF Online is $42,099. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF Online, public relations students borrow a median amount of $36,654 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 $44,600.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at UF Online is $333 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF Online paid an average of $500 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $112 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,358 | $15,000 |
| Fees | $518 | $1,579 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from UF Online. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF Online are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida-Online with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UF Online 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 UF Online Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Florida-Online.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 25 |
