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2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Great Lakes Region

11 Colleges
$37,239 Avg Salary
$24,698 Avg Student Debt

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.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online public relations programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Our 2023 rankings named Purdue University Global the most popular online school in the Great Lakes Region for public relations and advertising students. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Franklin University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, public relations majors at Franklin University accumulate an average of around $40,666 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Siena Heights University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, public relations graduates from Siena Heights University carry an average student debtload of $28,543.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Chippewa Valley Technical College is a great place for public relations and advertising students pursuing an online degree. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gateway Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kenosha.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Hamilton. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.

Public Relations majors at Miami University - Hamilton take out an average of $24,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $511.

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Miami University - Middletown landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public relations and advertising programs. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Miami University - Middletown is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at Miami University - Middletown take out is $24,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $511.

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#8

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public relations and advertising students. It came in at #8 on the list. Ball State is a very large public school located in the small city of Muncie.

The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at Ball State take out is $24,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.

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#9

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public relations and advertising students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

On average, public relations graduates from Marquette take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $593, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public relations and advertising programs. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Explore the most popular online public relations and advertising schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 1,190
Ohio 634
Illinois 930
Indiana 322
Wisconsin 288

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One of 5 majors within the area of study, public relations and advertising has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 11 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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