2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes 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.
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.
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 Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public relations majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Chippewa Valley Technical College to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 91% of the public relations majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Gateway Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Great Lakes Region . Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.
Women make up 89% of the public relations majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sinclair Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.
Women make up 56% of the public relations majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Vincennes University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in public relations at Vincennes University, 14% are male and 86% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franklin University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wabash Valley College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Mount Carmel, Wabash Valley College is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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Macomb Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Stark State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Stark State College is a large public school located in the large suburb of North Canton.
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With a ranking of #7, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown.
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With a ranking of #7, Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best 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 |
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 Majors Related 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 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.