by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Wazzu ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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Wazzu is in the top 10% of the country for public relations. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 209 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 301 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 300 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Wazzu. This makes it the #96 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wazzu go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,820 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, public relations students borrow a median amount of $38,208 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,600.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Wazzu is $363 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from Wazzu in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 184 |
| Journalism | 81 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 72 |
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