2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate School for You
Public Relations & Advertising is the #52 most popular major in the country with 21,099 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate 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
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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 Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Colleges.
Top Southwest Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named Southern Methodist University the best school in the Southwest Region for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Tech University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of North Texas is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. UNT is a very large public school located in the city of Denton.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Arizona University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southwest Region list. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Flagstaff.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,985 |
| Arizona | 295 |
| Oklahoma | 286 |
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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.
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 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Bill Koplitz.
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