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. In addition, we cover how BGSU ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,296 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $459 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from BGSU. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 47 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 34 |
| Journalism | 13 |
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