by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State University stacks up against peers offering public relations & advertising.
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Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering public relations & advertising. In particular, it placed #88 out of 240 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 145 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University earn a median of $45,914 a year. This is lower than $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, public relations & advertising graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations & advertising majors at Appalachian State University.
The public relations & advertising program at Appalachian State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 80 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 65 |
Appalachian State University conferred 80 completions in advertising in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Appalachian State University awarded 65 degrees in public relations/image management in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).