2023 Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
Public Relations & Advertising is the #59 most popular major in New Jersey with 315 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best value programs for public relations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured Public Relations 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.
Best New Jersey Schools for Affordable Quality in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named Rowan University the best value school in New Jersey for public relations and advertising students. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Rowan are $14,376 a year. Public Relations majors at Rowan take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $252, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William Paterson University of New Jersey. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey list. William Paterson University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Wayne.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at William Paterson University are $14,208 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kean University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Kean are $12,595 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rider University is a great value for public relations and advertising students. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Rider undergraduate students pay an average of $35,850 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at Rider take out is $26,375.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Rider also did well on our Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Monmouth University is a great value for public relations and advertising students. Monmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Monmouth are $41,680 per year.
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Saint Peter’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for public relations and advertising students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saint Peter’s College are $38,760 a year.
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Seton Hall University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in New Jersey ranking. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Seton Hall are $46,880 per year. Public Relations majors at Seton Hall take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Request InformationBest Value Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Value Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,101 |
| New York | 1,767 |
| Maryland | 42 |
| District of Columbia | 521 |
| Delaware | 1 |
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Other Related Public Relations 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.
Public Relations & Advertising Related Majors for Public Relations
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 7 schools only.
- 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.