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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky

6 Colleges
$31,156 Avg Salary
$24,501 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You

In 2020-2021, 453 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a Kentucky college or university. This makes it the #26 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for public relations majors pursuing a .

Top Kentucky Schools in Public Relations & Advertising

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the best school in Kentucky for public relations and advertising students. UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.

After completing their degree, public relations graduates from UK carry an average student debtload of $24,320. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $449.

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#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Kentucky University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky list. NKU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights.

While working on their degree, public relations majors at NKU accumulate an average of around $23,645 in student debt.

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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Kentucky University is a great place for public relations and advertising students. WKU is a large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.

Public Relations majors at WKU take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $258.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Murray State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky list. Murray State is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Murray.

The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at Murray State take out is $23,817. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $261.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Kentucky University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, public relations graduates from Eastern carry an average student debtload of $24,408.

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Morehead State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Kentucky list. Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Morehead.

While working on their degree, public relations majors at Morehead State University accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 639
Virginia 84
North Carolina 422
Florida 1,747
Tennessee 281
South Carolina 347
Louisiana 133
Arkansas 134
Alabama 477
Mississippi 64
West Virginia 114

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

Majors Similar 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 6 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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