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 NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,842 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $438 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from NKU. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 69 |
| Journalism | 39 |
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