by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Alabama. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Alabama among the top schools in the country for public relations & advertising, coming in at #52 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 52 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Alabama | 2 of 4 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 62 |
Here is each degree level offered in public relations & advertising at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 299 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Alabama conferred 299 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
The University of Alabama is among the very best schools in the country for public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama report a median salary of $54,063 a year. This is below $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Alabama, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 242 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
The University of Alabama awarded 212 bachelor’s completions in public relations/image management in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
The University of Alabama granted 87 bachelor’s completions in advertising in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Alabama. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 38 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |
