by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Memphis. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Memphis as a strong choice for public relations & advertising, placing at #155 out of 225 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 155 of 225 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Tennessee | 5 of 6 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 62 |
The following degree levels are offered in public relations & advertising at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Memphis conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
University of Memphis ranks competitively among schools offering public relations & advertising at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, public relations & advertising students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in public relations & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Memphis granted 25 bachelor’s completions in public relations/image management in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (48%).
University of Memphis granted 16 bachelor’s completions in advertising recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
University of Memphis awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Memphis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising | 1 |