Master’s Degrees in Public Relations & Advertising
Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,129 people earned their master's degree in public relations. This earns it the #60 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15,715 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,129 |
| Basic Certificate | 840 |
| Associate Degree | 469 |
| Graduate Certificate | 331 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 146 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in public relations is $57,362. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,722 and the high is $65,547.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in public relations. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 782 |
| Women | 2,347 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 454 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 401 |
| White | 1,569 |
| International Students | 352 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 254 |
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 129 colleges that offer a master’s degree in public relations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public relations students seekinga master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in public relations from SNHU. Of these students, 75% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SNHU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,362.
Syracuse University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in public relations from Syracuse. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,362.
Georgetown University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in public relations from Georgetown. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,362.
Boston University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in public relations from Boston U. Of these students, 86% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,362.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in public relations from USC. Of these students, 84% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,362.
West Virginia University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their master's degree in public relations from WVU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in public relations at West Virginia University make a median salary of 57,362.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in public relations from Sagrado. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in public relations at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon make a median salary of 57,362.
George Washington University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in public relations from GWU. About 73% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Washington University public relations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,362.
Texas Tech University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in public relations from Texas Tech. Of these students, 68% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in public relations at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 57,362.
Troy University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in public relations from TROY. About 67% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Troy University public relations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,362.
Full Sail University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in public relations from Full Sail University. Of these students, 57% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Full Sail University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,362.
Northwestern University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in public relations from Northwestern. About 96% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northwestern University public relations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,362.
The 13th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in public relations from Florida State. About 88% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Florida State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,362.
Marist College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in public relations from Marist. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in public relations at Marist College make a median salary of 57,362.
Bellevue University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in public relations from Bellevue University. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Bellevue University public relations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,362.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in public relations from A-State. Of these students, 76% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in public relations at Arkansas State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 57,362.
The 16th most popular school in the country for public relations majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in public relations from UO. About 59% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Oregon public relations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,362.
Sacred Heart University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in public relations from Sacred Heart. Of these students, 87% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Sacred Heart University public relations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,362.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in public relations from UMN Twin Cities. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities public relations graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,362.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,685 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,951 |
| Journalism | 1,525 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 488 |
| Publishing | 213 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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