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Public Relations & Advertising at Central Michigan University

91 Bachelor's Degrees
#63 Overall Quality
$40,346 Bachelor's Salary
The Public Relations & Advertising major is part of the communication & journalism program at Central Michigan University.

We'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 Central Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.

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Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Available at Central Michigan

Central Michigan Public Relations Rankings

The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools 60
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools 63

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Public Relations Graduates from Central Michigan Make?

$40,346 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Public Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,346 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Public Relations Graduates from Central Michigan Have?

$29,507 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Public Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, public relations students borrow a median amount of $29,507 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,600.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Central Michigan is $262 per month.

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

$14,312 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$23,317 Average Student Debt

Central Michigan Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,862 $13,862
Fees $450 $450
Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240
On Campus Room and Board $12,178 $12,178
On Campus Other Expenses $3,450 $3,450

Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.

Central Michigan Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 67
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 11

Does Central Michigan Offer an Online BA in Public Relations?

Online degrees for the Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.

Public Relations Student Diversity at Central Michigan

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 92
Communication & Media Studies 58
Journalism 30

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