2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 356 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a Missouri college or university. This makes it the #55 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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 Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri
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 analysis found Southeast Missouri State University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Missouri. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau.
Women make up 54% of the public relations majors at the school.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $163, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri State University - Springfield. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Springfield.
Of the 57 students majoring in public relations at Missouri State, 26% are male and 74% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public relations graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debt load of $21,648.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Webster University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Webster is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
Of the 33 students majoring in public relations at Webster, 55% are male and 45% are female.
The average amount in student loans that public relations majors at Webster take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,355.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lindenwood University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lindenwood University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles.
About 63% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 37% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of the Ozarks is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their bachelor’s degree. Hard Work U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Point Lookout.
About 65% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 35% are male.
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Drury 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in public relations at Drury University, 13% are male and 87% are female.
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University of Central Missouri 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 #6 on the list. Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public school with a large student population.
About 87% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 13% are male.
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Evangel University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Springfield, Evangel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in public relations at Evangel, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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Missouri Western State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Missouri Western is a small public school located in the small city of Saint Joseph.
Of the 8 students majoring in public relations at Missouri Western, 38% are male and 63% are female.
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Culver - Stockton College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the remote area of Canton, Culver - Stockton is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in public relations at Culver - Stockton, 88% are male and 13% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 128 |
| 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.
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 23 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.