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 Moorhead ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Moorhead was ranked #149 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 149 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Moorhead handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Moorhead is $39,198. This is less than $39,794, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at MSU Moorhead paid an average of $295 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,838 | $8,838 |
| Fees | $1,498 | $1,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from MSU Moorhead. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Moorhead are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Moorhead with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU Moorhead 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 Moorhead Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Minnesota State University - Moorhead.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 27 |
| Journalism | 10 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
| Publishing | 3 |
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