by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for public relations & advertising, placing at #44 out of 225 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in public relations & advertising at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 500 |
| Master’s | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 500 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,697 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, public relations & advertising graduates take on a median debt of $23,899 in student loans. This is below $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 348 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 31 |
MSU granted 456 bachelor’s degrees in advertising in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
MSU awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 20 |
