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, and more. We've also included details on how McKendree ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
Jump 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 public relations major at McKendree is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Relations & Advertising. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, McKendree University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at McKendree, public relations students borrow a median amount of $31,140 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.
Part-time undergraduates at McKendree paid an average of $1,060 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,660 | $32,660 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
Learn more about McKendree tuition and fees.
The public relations program at McKendree awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McKendree University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
McKendree 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 McKendree Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at McKendree University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
