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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Franklin University ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Franklin University was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #12 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Franklin University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at Franklin University is $46,518. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Franklin University paid an average of $398 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 | $9,552 | $9,552 |
| Fees | $25 | $25 |
| Books and Supplies | $576 | $576 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Franklin University. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franklin University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Franklin University 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 Franklin University Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Associate’s in public relations from Franklin University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franklin University with a associate's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Franklin University.
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