2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
With 128 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #104 most popular major in Minnesota.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Minnesota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured Public Relations & Advertising Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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 Minnesota
Check out the public relations programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Minnesota Schools in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the best school in Minnesota for public relations and advertising students. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
Full Public Relations & Advertising at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
Request Information
The excellent programs at Metropolitan State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on Public Relations & Advertising at Metropolitan State University
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Minnesota list. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Full Public Relations & Advertising at University of St Thomas Minnesota Report
Request Information
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Cloud State University is a great place for public relations and advertising students. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Read full report on Public Relations & Advertising at Saint Cloud State University
Request Information
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Minnesota State University - Moorhead is a great place for public relations and advertising students. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Public Relations majors at MSU Moorhead take out an average of $22,628 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Public Relations & Advertising at Minnesota State University - Moorhead Report
Request Information
Concordia University, Saint Paul landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public relations and advertising programs. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Full Public Relations & Advertising at Concordia University, Saint Paul Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, University of Northwestern - St Paul did quite well on this year’s best schools for public relations and advertising students. Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 356 |
| Kansas | 107 |
| Iowa | 289 |
| Nebraska | 347 |
| North Dakota | 30 |
| South Dakota | 27 |
More Public Relations & Advertising Rankings in Minnesota
Public Relations & Advertising Related Rankings by Major
Public Relations & Advertising is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 7 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.