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. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, Michigan State came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 552 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 565 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Michigan State. This makes it the #31 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,158 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 Michigan State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $59,915 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Michigan State is $560 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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Of the 552 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 368 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in public relations from Michigan State. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 470 |
| Journalism | 106 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 78 |
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