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. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Ball State. This makes it the #41 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ball State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,020 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ball State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $26,904 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 Ball State is $241 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ball 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 Ball State Online Learning page.
Of the 13 public relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ball State, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 231 |
| Journalism | 92 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 80 |
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