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. We've also included details on how UofM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 131 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $39,819. 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 UofM, public relations students borrow a median amount of $21,825 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from UofM in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 83 |
| Journalism | 59 |
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