by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Public Relations & Advertising is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at National University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in public relations, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at National University was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at National University paid an average of $370 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,320 | $13,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that National University offers online option in its public relations bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the National University Online Learning page.
About 81.0% of the students who received their BA in public relations in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 72.2%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 38.1% of the public relations bachelor’s degrees at National University in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 29%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Public Relations & Advertising students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication | 21 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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