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 University of Akron Main Campus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $41,396. 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 University of Akron Main Campus, public relations students borrow a median amount of $46,893 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 University of Akron Main Campus is $566 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus was $618 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
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The public relations program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 58 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 33 |
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