2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
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 the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Southeast Region 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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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 the Southeast Region
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 10 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Miami to be the best school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Mississippi helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in the Southeast Region . UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means West Virginia University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of Charleston is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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North Carolina State 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. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
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Florida State 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 medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
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With a ranking of #9, University of North Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. UNF is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.
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Mississippi College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
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| 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 24 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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