by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Murray State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Murray State University among the top schools in the country for public relations & advertising, placing at #178 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 178 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 6 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region | 40 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in public relations & advertising at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University conferred 42 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Murray State University is a solid choice among schools offering public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising students who finish a bachelor’s at Murray State University report a median salary of $40,465 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Murray State University, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is lower than $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Murray State University awarded 18 bachelor’s completions in organizational communication, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Murray State University awarded 17 bachelor’s completions in public relations/image management in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Murray State University conferred 7 bachelor’s completions in advertising in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Murray State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 3 |
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