2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Southeast Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs
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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 Southeast Region
Check out the public relations graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southeast Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found North Carolina State University to be the best school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Southeast Region . NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Kentucky University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate public relations and advertising programs. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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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 Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 639 |
| Virginia | 84 |
| North Carolina | 422 |
| Florida | 1,747 |
| Tennessee | 281 |
| Kentucky | 453 |
| South Carolina | 347 |
| Louisiana | 133 |
| Arkansas | 134 |
| Alabama | 477 |
| Mississippi | 64 |
| West Virginia | 114 |
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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 Related Majors
| 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 6 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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