2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
In 2020-2021, public relations and advertising students earned 659 degrees and certificates from an Oregon school, making the subject the 10th in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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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 Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the best for public relations majors pursuing a .
Top Oregon Schools in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named Linfield University - McMinnville Campus the best school in Oregon for public relations and advertising students. Located in the town of McMinnville, Linfield is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Oregon. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon list. UO is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Eugene.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at UO accumulate an average of around $22,672 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $708, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Fox University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon list. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at GFU accumulate an average of around $23,706 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Portland. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon list. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
On average, public relations graduates from University of Portland take out $21,156 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $804.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oregon State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Oregon list. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 861 |
| Washington | 365 |
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Public Relations & Advertising Related Rankings by Major
Public Relations & Advertising is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 5 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).
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