by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Public Relations. 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 University of Florida-Online. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in public relations, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, 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.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at UF Online was ranked #303 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #17 in Florida.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UF Online was $500 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $112 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,358 | $15,000 |
| Fees | $518 | $1,579 |
| Books and Supplies | $890 | $890 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at UF Online in Public Relations walked away with an average of $18,500 in student debt. That is 21% lower than the national average of $23,348.
The median early career salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor’s degree from UF Online is $41,132 per year. That is 18% higher than the national average of $34,735.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UF Online 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 UF Online Online Learning page.
About 82.7% 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 26.9% of the public relations bachelor’s degrees at UF Online in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 29%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Public Relations & Advertising students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations | 52 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 26 |
*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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