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, and more. In addition, we cover how Southern Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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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 Southern Miss was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Southern Miss. This makes it the #100 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 University of Southern Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from Southern Miss in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 35 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 32 |
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