2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California
Finding the Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising School for You
In 2020-2021, 861 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #99 most popular major in the state.
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.
The Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in California to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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.
2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in California
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Colleges.
Most Popular Online California Schools in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named National University the most popular online school in California for public relations and advertising students. Located in the city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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The excellent online programs at California Baptist University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public relations and advertising schools in California. Cal Baptist is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at Cal Baptist accumulate an average of around $26,125 in student debt.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Golden Gate University - San Francisco is a great place for public relations and advertising students pursuing an online degree. Golden Gate University - San Francisco is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 365 |
| Oregon | 659 |
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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 3 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.
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