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. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,172 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $31,697 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 GVSU is $343 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from GVSU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the GVSU public relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 87 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 22 |
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