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 Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Florida State was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Florida State. This makes it the #13 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,060 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $218 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
Learn more about Florida State tuition and fees.
Of the 92 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Florida State in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Florida State 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 State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at Florida State make a median salary of $51,722. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students graduated with a master's degree in public relations from Florida State. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 247 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
