2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising School for You
Public Relations & Advertising is the #52 most popular major in the country with 21,099 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
The Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in the Plains States Region 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 the Plains States Region
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Top 10 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools
Our analysis found Fort Hays State University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue an online degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public school with a large student population.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNL is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at UNL accumulate an average of around $21,750 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $355.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bellevue University is a great place for public relations and advertising students pursuing an online degree. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 4 spot on the list. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Upper Iowa University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region list. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Park University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Metropolitan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public relations and advertising students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Black Hills State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. BHSU is a small public school located in the distant town of Spearfish.
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Southwestern College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. SC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winfield.
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 356 |
| Minnesota | 128 |
| Kansas | 107 |
| Iowa | 289 |
| Nebraska | 347 |
| North Dakota | 30 |
| South Dakota | 27 |
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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.
Majors Related to Public Relations
Public Relations & Advertising is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 12 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.