2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 64 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #98 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Mississippi Schools for a Bachelor's in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found Mississippi Valley State University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Mississippi Valley State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Itta Bena.
Women make up 75% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Out of the 4 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Belhaven University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 22% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
About 43% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 57% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Mississippi College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in Mississippi. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 50% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| 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 |
| 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.
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 4 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.