by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 193 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,920 a year. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of public relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 41 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 22 |
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