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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

4 Colleges
$36,703 Avg Salary
$24,522 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 281 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #56 most popular major in Tennessee.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Tennessee 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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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for public relations majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Bachelor's in Public Relations & Advertising

#1

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Belmont University to be the best school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Tennessee. Belmont is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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Out of the 4 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 2 spot on the list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public relations majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $19,571 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $324.

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#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at UofM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,255.

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#4

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lee University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $220, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 639
Virginia 84
North Carolina 422
Florida 1,747
Kentucky 453
South Carolina 347
Louisiana 133
Arkansas 134
Alabama 477
Mississippi 64
West Virginia 114

One of 5 majors within the area of study, public relations and advertising has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 4 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.

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