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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 255% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in public relations from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #18 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 111 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 42 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 19 |
| Publishing | 14 |
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