2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree 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.
The Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree 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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BA in Communication - Public Relations
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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 Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Colleges.
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Our analysis found Southern Methodist University to be the best school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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Out of the 11 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 2 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Texas Christian University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in the Southwest Region . TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Texas Tech University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. UH is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.
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Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree public relations and advertising programs. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.
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University of North Texas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree public relations and advertising programs. UNT is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denton.
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Dallas Baptist University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree public relations and advertising programs. Located in the large city of Dallas, DBU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Arizona State University - Skysong came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| 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 11 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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