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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, USC came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in public relations from USC. This makes it the #5 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 USC is $50,041. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at USC is $547 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from USC. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at USC make a median salary of $50,634. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
Of the 101 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from USC in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 585 |
| Journalism | 180 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 56 |
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