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. Also, learn how UNL ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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UNL is in the top 10% of the country for public relations. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 209 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,168 a year. 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 UNL, public relations students borrow a median amount of $43,596 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 UNL is $491 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNL was $859 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 239 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from UNL. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 103 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 45 |
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