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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMGC ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMGC paid an average of $524 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Online degrees for the UMGC 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 UMGC Online Learning page.
Of the 63 students who graduated with a Master’s in public relations from UMGC in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 192 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
