by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,559 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $26,680 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,600.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Appalachian State is $252 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State 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 Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 83 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 79 |
| Journalism | 33 |
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