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 Harding ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Harding was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 114 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harding University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Harding go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,577 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Harding is $590 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Harding was $808 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,240 | $24,240 |
| Fees | $648 | $648 |
| Books and Supplies | $512 | $512 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,940 | $9,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
Learn more about Harding tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Harding. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Harding are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Harding 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 Harding Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Harding University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
