2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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 Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public relations majors pursuing a associate degree.
Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for an Associate in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found Fashion Institute of Technology to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 89% of the public relations majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, public relations majors at FIT SUNY accumulate an average of around $12,647 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $244.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Mohawk Valley Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small city of Utica, MVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 13% of the public relations majors at the school.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Butler County Community College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Butler, BC3 is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 63% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tompkins Cortland Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Dryden, Tompkins Cortland is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Luzerne County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Nanticoke, Luzerne County Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Monroe Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pennsylvania Highlands is a public college with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,101 |
| New York | 1,767 |
| Maryland | 42 |
| New Jersey | 315 |
| District of Columbia | 521 |
| Delaware | 1 |
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.
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 7 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.