by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCO ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCO was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 161 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Oklahoma handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,388 a year. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCO paid an average of $606 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,160 | $8,160 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from UCO. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UCO 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 UCO Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 45 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 24 |
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