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 Central Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $35,420. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,914 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, public relations students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,250 for all public relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Central Michigan is $262 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan was $478 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 92 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 58 |
| Journalism | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
