2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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 Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Southwest Region Schools for an Associate in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found El Paso Community College to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of El Paso.
Of the 11 students majoring in public relations at El Paso Community College, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Tyler Junior College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Tyler Junior College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tyler.
About 75% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 25% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Del Mar College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Corpus Christi, DMC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Plains College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. South Plains College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Levelland.
Of the 3 students majoring in public relations at South Plains College, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mesa Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Mesa Community College is a large public school located in the city of Mesa.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Advancing Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Tempe, University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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 Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,985 |
| Arizona | 295 |
| Oklahoma | 286 |
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.
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 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.
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