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. We've also included details on how Northern Michigan University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #204 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 204 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University is $34,319. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northern Michigan University paid an average of $765 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $530 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
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The public relations program at Northern Michigan University awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 11 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
