2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 128 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #104 most popular major in Minnesota.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public relations majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Minnesota Schools for a Bachelor's in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named University of Minnesota - Twin Cities the most popular school in Minnesota for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
Of the 42 students majoring in public relations at UMN Twin Cities, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State University - Moorhead helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in Minnesota. Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 91% of the public relations majors at the school.
On average, public relations graduates from MSU Moorhead take out $22,427 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Saint Paul. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
About 43% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 57% are male.
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Out of the 9 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 6 students majoring in public relations at Northwestern, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona.
Women make up 33% of the public relations majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #6, Bethany Lutheran College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. BLC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Mankato.
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University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree public relations and advertising programs. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
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Metropolitan State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree public relations and advertising programs. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 356 |
| Kansas | 107 |
| Iowa | 289 |
| Nebraska | 347 |
| North Dakota | 30 |
| South Dakota | 27 |
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 Related Majors
| 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 9 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.