Public Relations at Boston University

Here, 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. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in pr.

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Public Relations Degrees Available at Boston U

Boston U PR Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for pr majors, Boston U came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income $48-$75k)	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income $30-$48k)	2
Best Public Relations Bachelor’s Degree Schools	3
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations (Income $30-$48k)	4
Best Public Relations Graduate Degree Schools	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income $0-$30k)	4
Best Public Relations Master’s Degree Schools	4
Best Public Relations Schools	5
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (With Aid)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income $30-$48k)	8
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Public Relations Graduates	8
Best Public Relations Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Public Relations Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	10
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations (Income $0-$30k)	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income Over $110k)	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income $48-$75k)	15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income $0-$30k)	17
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations (Income $75-$110k)	18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations	19
Best Public Relations Colleges for Veterans	23
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Public Relations	27
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Relations Graduates	28
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations (With Aid)	31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income $75-$110k)	31
Best Public Relations Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	37
Highest Paid Public Relations Graduates	43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (With Aid)	48
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations	85
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations (Income Over $110k)	89
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations (Income Over $110k)	89
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations	97

Popularity of PR at Boston U

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in public relations.

In 2021, 49 students received their master’s degree in pr from Boston U. This makes it the #3 most popular school for pr master’s degree candidates in the country.

Boston U PR Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the pr majors at Boston University.

Boston U Public Relations Bachelor’s Program

All of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in pr from Boston U in 2021 were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in pr.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	1

Boston U Public Relations Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in pr from Boston U. About 12% were men and 88% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in pr.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	29
Other Races	3

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Advertising	81
Health Communication	11
Other Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication	1

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References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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