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 OSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at OSU was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at OSU is $34,752. 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 OSU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $55,086 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $44,600 for all public relations majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at OSU is $632 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at OSU was $698 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $181 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,417 | $20,937 |
| Fees | $4,693 | $4,693 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,300 | $11,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Of the 92 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public relations from OSU in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
OSU 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 OSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 18 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 16 |
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