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 GaSou ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 126 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in public relations from GaSou. This makes it the #41 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at GaSou is $35,649. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, public relations students borrow a median amount of $22,920 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,600.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at GaSou is $195 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GaSou was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
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Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from GaSou in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public relations program at GaSou make a median salary of $47,921. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $57,362.
Of the 23 public relations students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GaSou, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Georgia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 43 |
| Journalism | 25 |
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