2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Associate 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Relations & Advertising program at each school on the list.
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 Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public relations majors pursuing a associate degree.
Most Popular Far Western US Region Schools for an Associate in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named Santa Monica College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in public relations at SMC, 63% are male and 38% are female.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Palomar College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Far Western US Region . Palomar College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos.
Women make up 57% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Sacramento City College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Cosumnes River College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Cosumnes River is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Long Beach City College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means American River College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. American River is a very large public school located in the suburb of Sacramento.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Los Angeles City College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Far Western US Region . Los Angeles City College is a large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Los Angeles Pierce College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public school with a large student population.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 861 |
| Washington | 365 |
| Oregon | 659 |
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 8 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.