by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 276 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 2,660% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 137 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Boston U. This makes it the #4 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 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 $63,798 $63,798 Fees $1,370 $1,370 Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000 On Campus Room and Board $18,110 $18,110 On Campus Other Expenses $2,085 $2,085
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 276 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 90 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.
Public Relations majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $73,982 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public relations graduates with a master's is $57,362.
Of the 127 public relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 279 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 192 |
| Journalism | 148 |
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