2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate 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.
The Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Colleges.
Top Great Lakes Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Great Lakes Region . Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Dayton is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Ball State University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. Ball State is a very large public school located in the small city of Muncie.
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Explore the best public relations and advertising schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,190 |
| Ohio | 634 |
| Illinois | 930 |
| Indiana | 322 |
| Wisconsin | 288 |
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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 3 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.