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 Meredith ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The public relations major at Meredith 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, Meredith College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 86% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Meredith go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,762 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 Meredith, public relations students borrow a median amount of $66,387 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Meredith paid an average of $1,086 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,816 | $43,816 |
| Fees | $120 | $120 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,920 | $12,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,840 | $1,840 |
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All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from Meredith in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Meredith 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 Meredith Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Meredith College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 16 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
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