by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Advertising. 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 San Francisco. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in public relations, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, 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 USFCA was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USFCA paid an average of $1,850 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,930 | $51,930 |
| Fees | $552 | $552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,990 | $15,990 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at USFCA in Public Relations walked away with an average of $26,000 in student debt. That is 11% higher than the national average of $23,348.
public relations who receive their bachelor’s degree from USFCA make an average of $42,123 a year during the early days of their career. That is 21% higher than the national average of $34,735.
Online degrees for the USFCA public relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USFCA Online Learning page.
About 81.3% 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%.
Around 56.3% of public relations bachelor’s degree recipients at USFCA in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 29%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Public Relations & Advertising students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 32 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 97 |
*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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