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. Also, learn how UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UTEP is $24,484. 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 UTEP, public relations students borrow a median amount of $22,000 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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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 65 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
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