2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
In 2020-2021, 447 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a Colorado college or university. This makes it the #38 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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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 Schools in Colorado
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Top Colorado Schools in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named University of Colorado Boulder the best school in Colorado for public relations and advertising students. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Boulder.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from CU - Boulder carry an average student debtload of $19,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $619.
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The excellent programs at Colorado State University - Fort Collins helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in Colorado. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent programs at Colorado Media School helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in Colorado. Colorado Media School is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from Colorado Media School carry an average student debtload of $14,283.
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The excellent programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in Colorado. MSU Denver is a fairly large public school located in the city of Denver.
On average, public relations graduates from MSU Denver take out $29,189 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at Colorado Christian University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in Colorado. CCU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 221 |
| Idaho | 83 |
| Montana | 16 |
| Wyoming | 1 |
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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 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 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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