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. In addition, we cover how Ferris ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ferris was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ferris State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ferris is $38,375. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ferris was $505 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,140 | $14,140 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Books and Supplies | $862 | $862 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,564 | $2,564 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ferris. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ferris are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ferris 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 Ferris Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Ferris State University.
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