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 Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with public relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for public relations list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Public Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,306 a year. This is higher than $39,794, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from Wayne State. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in public relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Wayne State public relations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wayne State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 77 |
| Journalism | 29 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 20 |
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