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. In addition, we cover how Morehead State University ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Morehead State University was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 176 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 203 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Morehead State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Morehead State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,737 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,794 for all public relations students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Morehead State University paid an average of $600 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $397 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,518 | $14,386 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $480 | $480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,942 | $8,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Morehead State University. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Morehead State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Morehead State 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 Morehead State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Morehead State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 29 |
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