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, and more. In addition, we cover how Lipscomb ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lipscomb was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lipscomb University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lipscomb paid an average of $1,494 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,848 | $35,848 |
| Fees | $2,976 | $2,976 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,804 | $14,804 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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The public relations program at Lipscomb awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lipscomb are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Lipscomb University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 3 |
