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 #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $38,054. This is less than $39,794, 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 $23,648 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Murray State. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% 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 bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from Murray State in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 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 master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 15 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 11 |
| Journalism | 9 |
