by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
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BA in Communication - Public Relations
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MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in public relations from A-State. This makes it the #16 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at A-State is $33,388. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,826 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at A-State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 $25,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 34 public relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from A-State, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 123 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 37 |
| Journalism | 10 |
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