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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU Denver ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Denver was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 202 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University of Denver handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Denver go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,601 a year. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MSU Denver was $920 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $296 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,868 | $27,591 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from MSU Denver. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU Denver 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 MSU Denver Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 33 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 16 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
