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 MC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The public relations major at MC 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, Mississippi College handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in public relations from MC. This makes it the #80 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MC paid an average of $632 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 | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,700 | $12,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,167 | $5,167 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from MC. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MC 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 MC Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from MC in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Mississippi College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 29 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 7 |
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