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, and more. In addition, we cover how Elon ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
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MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
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Elon was ranked #35 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 North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Elon University handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Elon University.
The public relations program at Elon awarded 159 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 104 |
| Journalism | 31 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 23 |
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