2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
In 2020-2021, 477 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #27 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Alabama 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 Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges.
Top Alabama Schools in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the best school in Alabama for public relations and advertising students. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at UA accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $934.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Troy University is a great place for public relations and advertising students. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a large student population.
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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 |
| 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 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 4 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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