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. Also, learn how UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,401 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $278 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from UCM in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 51 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 32 |
