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. We've also included details on how Florida Southern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Florida Southern was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Southern College handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Florida Southern is $35,023. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Florida Southern, public relations students borrow a median amount of $53,218 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 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 Florida Southern is $537 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Florida Southern was $1,150 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 | $41,500 | $41,500 |
| Fees | $860 | $860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,800 | $13,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Florida Southern in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Southern College with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Florida Southern College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
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