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. Also, learn how USU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 156 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $32,741. 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 USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from USU. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 65 |
| Journalism | 61 |
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