Public Relations Master’s Degrees
There are 152 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Public Relations.
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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,061 people earned theirPublic Relations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Relations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 50 |
| Associate’s Degree | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,461 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 513 |
Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Public Relations of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Public Relations majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Public Relations Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 182 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Public Relations. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Public Relations students seeking a master's degree is The University of Alabama. This school awarded 212 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 158 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 102 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 89 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 87 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 79 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 77 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 73 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Relations that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 4,308 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1,296 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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