2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree 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.
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 the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the New England Region to see which master's degree 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Colleges.
Top New England Region Schools for a Master's in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found Boston University to be the best school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the New England Region . Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Quinnipiac University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Hamden, Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Emerson College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in the New England Region . Located in the city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Sacred Heart University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in the New England Region . Sacred Heart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.
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Out of the 8 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Suffolk University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Suffolk is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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Central Connecticut State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. CCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of New Britain.
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Southern New Hampshire 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 #7 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Bridgeport ranked #8 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. UBridgeport is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Bridgeport.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 395 |
| Connecticut | 224 |
| New Hampshire | 733 |
| Maine | 12 |
| Rhode Island | 169 |
| Vermont | 59 |
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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 8 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.