Kent State University Courses and Fees 2025

Master of Arts [M.A] [Journalism and Mass Communication - Public Relations] From Kent State University

Kent, OhioLocation
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Journalism and Mass Communication - Public Relations)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

$19,186 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$19186

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Health Insurance$4741
Total Cost$4741

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$23423
2021$21952

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake Mar 15, 2025
Application Deadline For Spring Intake Mar 15, 2025
  • The Public Relations concentration, also available 100 percent online, accommodates the needs of students who wish to pursue a management-level career at an in-house marketing communication or public relations department or at a public relations or integrated marketing communications agency.

Graduation Requirements:

  • Students must successfully complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credit. All students complete a common core of conceptual courses in addition to required professional courses for each concentration. Approved electives include theoretical, conceptual and professional courses in journalism and mass communication. Electives from other academic units of the university may be approved through consultation with the student’s academic adviser. Students choose among master’s professional project or thesis option in meeting their capstone requirement.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
  • Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

50 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

71 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.

Ranking

20222021202020192018

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Arts 801 out of 1200 in Global Ranking
( #61 out of 174 in USA 2022)

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Career and Placement after Course

 Jobs for Master's in Communication Graduates

  • Marketing Consultant
  • Marketing Account Executive
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Internal Communications Manager
  • Sales Account Executive
  • Learning and Development Analyst
  • Human Resources Manager


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Application Deadline For Summer Intake (15th Mar 2025)
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  • PTE: 50
  • TOEFL: 71
  • IELTS: 6
  • Duolingo: 100
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