2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast 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. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Southeast 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 Southeast Region
Check out the public relations associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found West Virginia University at Parkersburg to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Parkersburg, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public college with a small student population.
About 80% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 20% are male.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Full Sail University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Columbia College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Columbia College is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Vienna.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Tulane University of Louisiana is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Coahoma Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Lynn University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Lynn University Fighting Knights is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 639 |
| Virginia | 84 |
| North Carolina | 422 |
| Florida | 1,747 |
| Tennessee | 281 |
| Kentucky | 453 |
| South Carolina | 347 |
| Louisiana | 133 |
| Arkansas | 134 |
| Alabama | 477 |
| Mississippi | 64 |
| West Virginia | 114 |
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 6 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.