by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public relations majors, SMU came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in public relations from SMU. This makes it the #60 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 SMU is $51,828. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU, public relations students borrow a median amount of $92,535 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 SMU is $728 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 120 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU, about 18% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a master's degree in public relations from SMU. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 42 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 41 |
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