by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Texas State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 386 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 334 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas State is $40,411. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, public relations students borrow a median amount of $25,519 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at Texas State is $247 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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Of the 386 public relations students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas State, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Texas 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 217 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 131 |
| Journalism | 43 |
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