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 A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in public relations from A-State. This makes it the #16 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at A-State is $40,812. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at A-State was $552 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from A-State. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the A-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 A-State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 public relations majors earned their master's degree from A-State. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 97 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 35 |
| Journalism | 3 |
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