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Public Relations & Advertising at Northern Arizona University

148 Bachelor's Degrees
#48 Overall Quality
$36,920 Bachelor's Salary
Public Relations & Advertising is one of the majors in the communication & journalism program at Northern Arizona University.

We'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 NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.

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Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Available at NAU

NAU Public Relations Rankings

The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools 45
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools 48

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Public Relations Graduates from NAU Make?

$36,920 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Public Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $36,920. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Public Relations Graduates from NAU Have?

$37,406 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Public Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $37,406 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 $44,600.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at NAU is $311 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Relations from NAU Cost?

$12,238 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,230 Average Student Debt

NAU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,015 $17,792
Fees $1,223 $1,223
Books and Supplies $900 $900
On Campus Room and Board $11,728 $11,728
On Campus Other Expenses $4,400 $4,400

Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.

NAU Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 148 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from NAU. About 45% were men and 55% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in public relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 27
White 101
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 13

Does NAU Offer an Online BA in Public Relations?

NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.

Public Relations Student Diversity at NAU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Northern Arizona University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 95
Communication & Media Studies 82
Journalism 23
Communication & Journalism (Other) 3

View All Public Relations & Advertising Related Majors >

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