2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,767 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #49 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in New York
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 New York Schools for a Master's in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found Syracuse University to be the best school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend School of Visual Arts. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of New York, SVA is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Marist College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Marist is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means SUNY Oswego is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Oswego, SUNY Oswego is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 9 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, The City College of New York landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, CCNY is a public school with a large student population.
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Hofstra University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for public relations and advertising students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Iona College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the suburb of New Rochelle, Iona is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, St John’s University - New York did quite well on this year’s best schools for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Buffalo State did quite well on this year’s best schools for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Buffalo, Buffalo State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,101 |
| Maryland | 42 |
| New Jersey | 315 |
| District of Columbia | 521 |
| Delaware | 1 |
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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 9 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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