2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public relations and advertising was ranked #52 in the country. In fact 21,099 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - Public Relations
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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.
2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public relations majors pursuing an online bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Florida to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue an online bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
Of the 391 students majoring in public relations at UF, 25% are male and 75% are female.
Public Relations majors at UF take out an average of $17,700 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $234, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 10 online programs at schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 276 students majoring in public relations at FIU, 24% are male and 76% are female.
On average, public relations graduates from FIU take out $16,441 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 10 online programs at schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 75% of the public relations majors at the school.
Public Relations majors at Appalachian State take out an average of $20,096 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $291.
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Out of the 10 online programs at schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida-Online landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 91% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 9% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public relations majors at UF Online accumulate an average of around $17,700 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $234, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.
About 74% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 26% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public relations graduates from UofM carry an average student debtload of $27,255.
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Wingate University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wingate.
Of the 20 students majoring in public relations at Wingate, 35% are male and 65% are female.
Public Relations majors at Wingate take out an average of $24,063 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #7, Campbell University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek.
Of the 13 students majoring in public relations at Campbell, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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South University’s online programs came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Savannah, South University's online programs is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Lipscomb University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree public relations and advertising programs. Lipscomb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Of the 14 students majoring in public relations at Lipscomb, 7% are male and 93% are female.
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Asbury University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for public relations and advertising students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Asbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Wilmore.
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Request InformationMost Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the most popular online public relations and advertising colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 639 |
| Virginia | 84 |
| North Carolina | 422 |
| Florida | 1,747 |
| Tennessee | 281 |
| Kentucky | 453 |
| South Carolina | 347 |
| Louisiana | 133 |
| Arkansas | 134 |
| Alabama | 477 |
| Mississippi | 64 |
| West Virginia | 114 |
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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
One of 5 majors within the area of study, public relations and advertising has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 10 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.