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. In addition, we cover how Montana State University - Billings ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Montana State University - Billings was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 200 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University - Billings handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Montana State University - Billings. This makes it the #91 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Montana State University - Billings is $39,666. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montana State University - Billings paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $200 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,805 | $19,305 |
| Fees | $1,901 | $2,042 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,800 | $9,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,490 | $5,490 |
Learn more about Montana State University - Billings tuition and fees.
Of the 17 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Montana State University - Billings, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University - Billings with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Montana State University - Billings 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 Montana State University - Billings Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Montana State University - Billings are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University - Billings with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Montana State University - Billings.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
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