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. In addition, we cover how Webster ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Webster was ranked #123 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Webster University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Webster. This makes it the #50 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Webster is $42,421. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Webster paid an average of $460 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,530 | $30,530 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,558 | $8,558 |
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Of the 18 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Webster, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Webster are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Webster 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 Webster Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at Webster make a median salary of $50,814. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
The public relations program at Webster awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Webster University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 38 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 12 |
| Journalism | 8 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 4 |
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