by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Washington State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Washington State University among the top schools in the country for public relations & advertising, ranked #14 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 14 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Washington | 1 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public relations & advertising at Washington State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 202 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University awarded 202 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Washington State University is among the very best schools in the country for public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at Washington State University, public relations & advertising students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Washington State University awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in public relations/image management recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Washington State University granted 65 bachelor’s completions in public relations, advertising, and applied communication in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
Washington State University conferred 44 bachelor’s completions in advertising in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
Washington State University awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in communication management and strategic communications in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Washington State University conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in technical and scientific communication in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Washington State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 2 |