2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public relations and advertising was ranked #52 in the country. In fact 21,099 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
Prepare to develop your skills in building mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public audiences.
MA in Communication - Public Relations
Learn how to use the latest technology and tactics to manage the flow of information between brands and the public with your Master's in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Communication - New Media & Marketing
Keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of new media technologies with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for public relations majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Fairfield University the best school in the New England Region for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Fairfield U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emerson College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 22 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Quinnipiac University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $784.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Assumption University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Assumption is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Johnson & Wales University - Online came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. JWU Online is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public relations majors at JWU Online accumulate an average of around $25,034 in student debt.
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Endicott College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for public relations and advertising students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Endicott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly.
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Southern New Hampshire University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Public Relations majors at SNHU take out an average of $30,196 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $221.
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University of Rhode Island came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. URI is a large public school located in the suburb of Kingston.
The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at URI take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,006. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $465.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising schools for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 395 |
| Connecticut | 224 |
| New Hampshire | 733 |
| Maine | 12 |
| Rhode Island | 169 |
| Vermont | 59 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Public Relations
One of 5 majors within the area of study, public relations and advertising has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Public Relations
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Journalism | 13,552 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Bill Koplitz.
More about our data sources and methodologies.