2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 395 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #79 most popular major in Massachusetts.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Massachusetts to see which bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public relations majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Suffolk University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Suffolk is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
Of the 71 students majoring in public relations at Suffolk, 23% are male and 77% are female.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $485.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Emerson College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 55% of the public relations majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Endicott College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in Massachusetts. Endicott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Beverly.
Women make up 71% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Out of the 11 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Salem State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 43% of the public relations majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Assumption University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Assumption is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.
Of the 14 students majoring in public relations at Assumption, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Boston University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
Of the 10 students majoring in public relations at Boston U, 10% are male and 90% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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 medium-sized city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 70% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Nichols College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Dudley, Nichols is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Western New England University 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 #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Western New England is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 60% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 224 |
| New Hampshire | 733 |
| Maine | 12 |
| Rhode Island | 169 |
| Vermont | 59 |
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 11 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.