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. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,136 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, public relations students borrow a median amount of $27,405 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 U of I is $294 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of I. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 16 |
| Journalism | 13 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
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