2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's 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.
The Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 64 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Temple University the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 71% of the public relations majors at the school.
On average, public relations graduates from Temple take out $25,511 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $303, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Fashion Institute of Technology is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 89% of the public relations majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public relations graduates from FIT SUNY carry an average student debt load of $21,489. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Syracuse University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
About 74% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 26% are male.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $588.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Rowan University 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 . Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 51% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 49% are male.
On average, public relations graduates from Rowan take out $22,622 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Ithaca College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the small suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 65% of the public relations majors at the school.
Public Relations majors at Ithaca take out an average of $20,722 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $529.
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Howard University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Washington, Howard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 115 students majoring in public relations at Howard, 14% are male and 86% are female.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $805.
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American University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. The American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Of the 100 students majoring in public relations at The American University, 20% are male and 80% are female.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $742, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #8, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 33% are male.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $236, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #9, Pace University - New York did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 76% of the public relations majors at the school.
Public Relations majors at Pace University take out an average of $23,649 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $570, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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St John’s University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public relations and advertising students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 71% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 29% are male.
On average, public relations graduates from STJ take out $24,122 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $597, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 12 | Buffalo State | Buffalo, NY |
Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising schools 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 25 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.