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. We've also included details on how Oakland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #137 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,299 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $548 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 | $16,429 | $24,737 |
Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from Oakland. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
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 Oakland University with a bachelor's in public relations.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 16 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Oakland 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 Oakland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Oakland University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Communication & Media Studies | 116 |
Journalism | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.