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Public Relations & Advertising at University of Portland

The Public Relations & Advertising major is part of the communication & journalism program at University of Portland.

Here, 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 University of Portland ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Earnings
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Available at University of Portland

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
• Master’s Degree in Public Relations

University of Portland Public Relations Rankings

The bachelor's program at University of Portland was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools	105
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools	117

Popularity of Public Relations at University of Portland

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Portland handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Public Relations Graduates from University of Portland Make?

Salary of Public Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Portland is $35,605. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Relations from University of Portland Cost?

University of Portland Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at University of Portland paid an average of $1,700 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$54,400	$54,400
Fees	$500	$500
Books and Supplies	$810	$810
On Campus Room and Board	$16,600	$16,600
On Campus Other Expenses	$2,390	$2,390

Learn more about University of Portland tuition and fees.

University of Portland Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from University of Portland. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Portland with a bachelor's in public relations.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	14
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	4

Does University of Portland Offer an Online BA in Public Relations?

Online degrees for the University of Portland 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 University of Portland Online Learning page.

University of Portland Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program Diversity

The public relations program at University of Portland awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Portland with a master's in public relations.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

Public Relations Student Diversity at University of Portland

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Portland.

Most Popular Majors Related to Public Relations

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies	11

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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