by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
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BA in Communication - Public Relations
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MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, UMN Twin Cities came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in public relations from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #18 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 33 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from UMN Twin Cities in 2020-2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 258 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 62 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
| Publishing | 9 |
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