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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in California

4 Colleges
$50,942 Avg Salary

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

In 2020-2021, 861 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #99 most popular major in the state.

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.

The Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in California to see which master's degree 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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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in California

Check out the public relations master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Public Relations & Advertising

Our analysis found University of Southern California to be the best school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in California. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Chapman University

Orange, CA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chapman University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the midsize city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

Biola University

La Mirada, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Biola University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California Baptist University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Cal Baptist is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside.

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Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 365
Oregon 659

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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