by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNI ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at UNI was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in public relations from UNI. This makes it the #91 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNI is $43,755. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNI paid an average of $832 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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The public relations program at UNI awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNI does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 50 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 38 |
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