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 Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,178 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 Missouri State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $23,926 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,600.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Missouri State is $209 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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Of the 56 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Missouri State, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 93 |
| Journalism | 20 |
| Publishing | 6 |
