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. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,894 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,826 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all public relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at WMU is $289 per month.
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MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Western Michigan University.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 76 |
| Journalism | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
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