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 USFCA ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at USFCA was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Francisco handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USFCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,856 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USFCA, public relations students borrow a median amount of $53,072 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USFCA was $2,055 per credit hour 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 | $57,670 | $57,670 |
| Fees | $552 | $552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,152 | $1,152 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,300 | $17,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from USFCA. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Francisco with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USFCA 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 USFCA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of San Francisco.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 105 |
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