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Public Relations & Advertising at Western Kentucky University

87 Bachelor's Degrees
#60 Overall Quality
$35,534 Bachelor's Salary
The Public Relations & Advertising major is part of the communication & journalism program at Western Kentucky University.

We'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. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.

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Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Available at WKU

WKU Public Relations Rankings

The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools 7
Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Degree Schools 25
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools 57
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools 60

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Public Relations Graduates from WKU Make?

$35,534 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Public Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $35,534. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at WKU is $241 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Relations from WKU Cost?

$11,436 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$20,284 Average Student Debt

WKU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,436 $27,000
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $12,043 $12,043
On Campus Other Expenses $2,409 $2,409

Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.

WKU Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in public relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 73
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 4

Does WKU Offer an Online BA in Public Relations?

Online degrees for the WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.

Public Relations Student Diversity at WKU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Western Kentucky University.

Majors Similar to Public Relations

Related Major Annual Graduates
Journalism 59
Communication & Media Studies 48
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 25

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