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. We've also included details on how UL Lafayette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 194 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette is $34,434. 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 UL Lafayette, public relations students borrow a median amount of $20,857 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UL Lafayette paid an average of $1,006 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $434 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from UL Lafayette. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UL Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 35 |
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