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Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Rhode Island

2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Rhode Island

5 Colleges
$39,399 Avg Salary
$24,125 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You

In 2020-2021, 169 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a Rhode Island college or university. This makes it the #29 most popular major in the state.

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Rhode Island to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Rhode Island

The following schools top our list of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges.

Top Rhode Island Schools in Public Relations & Advertising

Our 2023 rankings named Johnson & Wales University - Online the best school in Rhode Island for public relations and advertising students. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, JWU Online is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, public relations graduates from JWU Online carry an average student debtload of $24,500.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rhode Island. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, public relations graduates from URI carry an average student debtload of $23,375. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $465, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Roger Williams University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Johnson & Wales University - Providence is a great place for public relations and advertising students. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, JWU Providence is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, public relations majors at JWU Providence accumulate an average of around $24,500 in student debt.

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Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rhode Island College is a great place for public relations and advertising students. Located in the suburb of Providence, RIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 395
Connecticut 224
New Hampshire 733
Maine 12
Vermont 59

Public Relations & Advertising is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

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 5 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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