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 UK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $45,275. 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 UK, public relations students borrow a median amount of $54,500 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 UK is $602 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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Of the 162 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from UK in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UK does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 223 |
| Journalism | 50 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
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