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 Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Murray State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,325 a year. This is less than $36,826, which is the national median of all public relations majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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 $25,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Murray State University.
The public relations program at Murray State awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of public relations master's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |
| Journalism | 6 |
