2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
Public Relations & Advertising is the #52 most popular major in the country with 21,099 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 35 schools in the Plains States Region 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 the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for public relations majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Drake University the best school in the Plains States Region for public relations and advertising students. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from Drake carry an average student debtload of $21,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $353, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region list. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lincoln.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at UNL accumulate an average of around $21,750 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $355.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Metropolitan State University is a great place for public relations and advertising students. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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The excellent programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, public relations graduates from Iowa State take out $24,024 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $236.
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University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public relations and advertising students. It came in at #6 on the list. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
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University of Kansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public relations and advertising students. It came in at #7 on the list. KU is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at North Dakota State University accumulate an average of around $24,750 in student debt.
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South Dakota State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public relations and advertising programs. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from South Dakota State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Simpson College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region list. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Indianola.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from Simpson College carry an average student debtload of $23,250.
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Explore the best public relations and advertising schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 356 |
| Minnesota | 128 |
| Kansas | 107 |
| Iowa | 289 |
| Nebraska | 347 |
| North Dakota | 30 |
| South Dakota | 27 |
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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.
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 25 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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