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Public Relations & Advertising at Illinois State University

78 Bachelor's Degrees
#58 Overall Quality
$43,874 Bachelor's Salary
The Public Relations & Advertising major is part of the communication & journalism program at Illinois State University.

Here, 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 Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.

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Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Available at Illinois State

Illinois State Public Relations Rankings

The bachelor's program at Illinois State was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools 55
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools 58

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Public Relations Graduates from Illinois State Make?

$43,874 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 Illinois State is $43,874. 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 Illinois State Have?

$34,245 Bachelor's Median Debt

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

While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $34,245 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 Illinois State is $254 per month.

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

$14,121 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$21,350 Average Student Debt

Illinois State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,000 $20,358
Fees $3,121 $3,121
Books and Supplies $830 $830
On Campus Room and Board $11,584 $11,584
On Campus Other Expenses $5,874 $5,874

Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.

Illinois State Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 78 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Illinois State in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 56
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 3

Does Illinois State Offer an Online BA in Public Relations?

Illinois State does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.

Illinois State Public Relations Students

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 175
Journalism 32

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