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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public relations & advertising.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering public relations & advertising. More specifically it was ranked #140 out of 191 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in public relations & advertising.
Public Relations & Advertising graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,584 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, public relations & advertising students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of public relations & advertising bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 64% of graduates 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 & advertising.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public relations & advertising majors at Wayne State University.
This public relations & advertising program at WSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations/Image Management | 23 |
| Health Communication | 1 |
WSU granted 23 completions in public relations/image management in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WSU awarded 1 completion in health communication in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.