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. Also, learn how DSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at DSC was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dalton State College handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at DSC is $29,594. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at DSC was $395 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $107 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,563 | $9,469 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,743 | $1,743 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,128 | $10,128 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from DSC. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dalton State College with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DSC does not offer an online option for its public relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Dalton State College.
