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, and more. We've also included details on how MC 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 MC was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in public relations from MC. This makes it the #80 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in 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 Mississippi College.
Of the 6 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from MC in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The public relations program at MC awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 23 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 6 |
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