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 UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, UF came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 369 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 391 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UF is $42,099. 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 UF, 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 is $333 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UF was $856 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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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 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 202 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the UF 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 Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 270 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 158 |
| Journalism | 145 |
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