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. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BYU was ranked #29 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 187 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 243 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $41,037. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,826 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $11,975 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Of the 187 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from BYU in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 95 |
| Journalism | 64 |
| Publishing | 43 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1 |
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