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, and more. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 52 |
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in public relations from WVU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from WVU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at WVU make a median salary of $56,835. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
Of the 166 public relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 164 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 113 |
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