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. In addition, we cover how USF Tampa ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in public relations from USF Tampa. This makes it the #80 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,105 a year. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 233 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from USF Tampa. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from USF Tampa in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 346 |
| Journalism | 17 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 13 |
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