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. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,867 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $36,155 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 Kent State is $380 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Kent State was $955 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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Of the 68 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Kent State in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 163 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 67 |
| Journalism | 59 |
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