2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
With 281 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #56 most popular major in Tennessee.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges.
Top Tennessee Schools in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named Belmont University the best school in Tennessee for public relations and advertising students. Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at Belmont take out is $26,998.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Tennessee list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
Public Relations majors at UT Knoxville take out an average of $18,750 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $324.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for public relations and advertising students. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at UofM accumulate an average of around $25,375 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lee University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Cleveland, Lee University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Public Relations majors at Lee University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $220, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 5 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Martin landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Martin, UT Martin is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 639 |
| Virginia | 84 |
| North Carolina | 422 |
| Florida | 1,747 |
| Kentucky | 453 |
| South Carolina | 347 |
| Louisiana | 133 |
| Arkansas | 134 |
| Alabama | 477 |
| 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 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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