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, and more. We've also included details on how WSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 157 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 179 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from WSU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 40 |
| Journalism | 5 |
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