Overview

Public relations is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, and Ferris is home to one of the best programs in the nation.

Additionally, Ferris State University is one of 35 elite programs in the U.S. to earn national certification (CEPR) in public relations. Our exclusive business core is combined with eight Public Relations specific courses, more than any program in the state. Our faculty bring real-world experience and professional certification (APR) to the classroom, where students work on real projects for real clients. The program’s proven excellence and distinctive offerings give our graduates a meaningful competitive advantage.

Career Prospects

The field of public relations covers the entire spectrum of business communication for all types of organizations, from corporate to agencies to government and non-profit. PR is ultimately about building relationships and positive reputations, so it is literally in every organization everywhere. According to the Public Relations Society of America, the average practitioner’s salary is $69,000, with starting salaries ranging from $35-50,000.

Top PR executives can make well into the six-figure salary range. Our program requires students to start the career search process early by making important contacts through job shadows, informational interviews, business networking, and internships. Graduates have landed jobs in all sectors throughout the nation and world.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Writing for Mass Media

Reporting

Marketing Research

Public Relations Principle

Public Relations Tactics

Public Relations Ethics\Law

Public Relations Strategy

Public Relations Campaigns

Public Relations Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

121 SCH

121-123

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Big Rapids, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:

ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.

Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or MATH 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).

Composite SAT of 900 or higher.

ACT ScoresTwo of the Three Criteria:

English ACT score of 16 or higher.

Math ACT score of 19 or higher.

Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23884 USD / year

≈ 23884 USD / year
Out-of-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year

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US residents and Canadians pay the same amount

Living costs

Big Rapids

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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