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. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,098 a year. This is less than $36,826, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $24,225 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Northern Kentucky University.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from NKU in 2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 58 |
| Journalism | 50 |
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