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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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 |
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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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Illinois State is $254 per month.
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 | |
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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 |
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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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 56 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 3 |
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.
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 |
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Communication & Media Studies | 175 |
Journalism | 32 |
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