2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 639 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #42 most popular major in Georgia.
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Georgia 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
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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 Georgia
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 2023 rankings named University of Georgia the most popular school in Georgia for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 84% of the public relations majors at the school.
On average, public relations graduates from UGA take out $21,880 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $274.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Kennesaw State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in Georgia. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.
Women make up 78% of the public relations majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at KSU Georgia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,534. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $391, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Georgia Southern University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 81% of the public relations majors at the school.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $171, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dalton State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in the small city of Dalton, DSC is a public 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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Out of the 10 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Piedmont College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Piedmont College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Demorest.
Women make up 43% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Oglethorpe University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the suburb of Atlanta, Oglethorpe is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 20% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 80% are male.
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Mercer 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 #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Wesleyan College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the city of Macon, Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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South University’s online programs 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 midsize city of Savannah, South University's online programs is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Reinhardt University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Reinhardt University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Waleska.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 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 10 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.