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 Eastern 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 Eastern was ranked #255 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $26,490. This is less than $36,826, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, public relations students borrow a median amount of $25,192 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all public relations majors across the country.
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from Eastern. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 30 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 16 |
| Journalism | 1 |
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