by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Akron Main Campus. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Akron Main Campus as a strong choice for public relations & advertising, coming in at #184 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 184 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Ohio | 9 of 11 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 of 37 |
Here is each degree level granted in public relations & advertising at University of Akron Main Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Akron Main Campus awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
University of Akron Main Campus ranks competitively among schools offering public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Public Relations & Advertising students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $44,794 a year. This is lower than $55,692, the median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Akron Main Campus, public relations & advertising students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,390, the typical median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,793 | $18,415 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Find out more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
University of Akron Main Campus granted 18 bachelor’s completions in public relations/image management in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
University of Akron Main Campus awarded 17 bachelor’s completions in organizational communication, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
