by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UPR Rio Piedras ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 208 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at UPR Rio Piedras paid an average of $157 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UPR Rio Piedras 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 UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 37 |
| Journalism | 36 |
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