Below 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 Ferris State University compares to other colleges that offer public relations & advertising.
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Ferris State University ranks competitively among schools offering public relations & advertising. In particular, it placed #161 out of 240 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Ferris State University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University report a median salary of $46,761 a year. This is below $62,925, the median for all majors at Ferris State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $22,580 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at Ferris State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,740 | $14,582 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Ferris State University are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public relations & advertising majors at Ferris State University.
The public relations & advertising program at Ferris State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports Communication | 13 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 3 |
| Advertising | 2 |
Ferris State University conferred 13 degrees in sports communication in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
Ferris State University conferred 3 degrees in public relations/image management recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Ferris State University granted 2 degrees in advertising in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).