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 Southern Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 171 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 286% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in public relations from Southern Miss. This makes it the #100 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,664 | $11,664 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,980 | $4,980 |
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The public relations program at Southern Miss awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss 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 Southern Miss Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 public relations majors earned their master's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 39 |
| Journalism | 25 |
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