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 U Miami ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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U Miami was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 25 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Miami handed out 162 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in public relations from U Miami. This makes it the #71 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U Miami go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,917 a year. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at U Miami is $719 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U Miami paid an average of $2,421 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,104 | $58,104 |
| Fees | $1,822 | $1,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,580 | $21,580 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,606 | $5,606 |
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Of the 162 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U Miami, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Miami with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 17 |
U Miami 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 U Miami Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from U Miami in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Miami with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Miami.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 80 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 45 |
| Journalism | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
