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. In addition, we cover how UofSC ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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UofSC was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public relations majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 30 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 277 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,974 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, public relations students borrow a median amount of $60,450 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 UofSC is $627 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 200 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from UofSC. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 112 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 86 |
| Journalism | 85 |
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