by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Webster ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Webster was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Webster University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Webster. This makes it the #50 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Webster go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,745 a year. This is less than $36,826, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at Webster make a median salary of $46,749. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,365.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Webster University.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Webster in 2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Webster are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Webster University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 44 |
| Journalism | 11 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 11 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 10 |
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