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 Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clemson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,318 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 Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $654 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Clemson in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Clemson 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 Clemson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 19 |
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