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. Also, learn how Wingate ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations.
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The bachelor's program at Wingate was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 181 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wingate University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wingate go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,438 a year. 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Wingate paid an average of $1,575 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,631 | $41,631 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,676 | $10,676 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,850 | $5,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 public relations majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wingate. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wingate University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Wingate 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 Wingate Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Wingate University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 7 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
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