2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
Public Relations & Advertising is the #28 most popular major in Florida with 1,747 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Florida to see which programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Florida
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges.
Top 10 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida the best school in Florida for public relations and advertising students. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from UF carry an average student debtload of $17,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $234.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Florida-Online. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Florida list. UF Online is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from UF Online carry an average student debtload of $17,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $234.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Miami. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Florida list. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.
Public Relations majors at U Miami take out an average of $17,250 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $434.
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Out of the 18 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the # 4 spot on the list. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Miami.
On average, public relations graduates from FIU take out $12,687 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tampa. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Florida list. Located in the large city of Tampa, UT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Public Relations majors at UT take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $747, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Florida State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Florida list. Florida State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.
Public Relations majors at Florida State take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of Central Florida came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Florida ranking. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from UCF carry an average student debtload of $19,750.
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Flagler College - St Augustine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public relations and advertising students. It came in at #8 on the list. Flagler St. Augustine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Saint Augustine.
Public Relations majors at Flagler St. Augustine take out an average of $23,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Florida Southern College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public relations and advertising programs. Florida Southern is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Lakeland.
The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at Florida Southern take out is $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $315.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 639 |
| Virginia | 84 |
| North Carolina | 422 |
| Tennessee | 281 |
| Kentucky | 453 |
| South Carolina | 347 |
| Louisiana | 133 |
| Arkansas | 134 |
| Alabama | 477 |
| Mississippi | 64 |
| West Virginia | 114 |
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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 18 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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