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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 165 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,369 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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The public relations program at EIU awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 62 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 28 |
| Journalism | 12 |
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