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 UO ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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UO is in the top 10% of the country for public relations. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 209 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 470 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 575 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in public relations from UO. This makes it the #16 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,159 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, public relations students borrow a median amount of $82,179 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 UO is $806 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UO was $860 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 470 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from UO. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 292 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 44 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at UO make a median salary of $66,763. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $57,362.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 158 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 28 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
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