by our College Data Analytics TeamPublic Relations is a concentration offered under the public relations and advertising major at University of Memphis. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in PR, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $502 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $342 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,208 | $12,048 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,704 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,175 | $10,175 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,699 | $4,699 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that UofM offers online option in its PR bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
About 87.5% of the students who received their BA in PR in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 79.0%.
Around 53.1% of PR bachelor’s degree recipients at UofM in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 29%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 10 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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