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2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Washington

6 Colleges
$37,802 Avg Salary
$22,801 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You

In 2020-2021, 365 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #52 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Schools in Washington ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public relations majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found Washington State University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman.

Public Relations majors at Wazzu take out an average of $21,900 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $326.

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#2

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

Out of the 6 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Gonzaga University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, public relations majors at Gonzaga accumulate an average of around $26,900 in student debt.

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Out of the 6 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Washington University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, public relations majors at CWU accumulate an average of around $19,157 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $287.

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#4

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Walla Walla University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Washington list. Located in the small suburb of College Place, Walla Walla U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Skagit Valley College is a great place for public relations and advertising students. Located in the city of Mount Vernon, Skagit Valley College is a public college with a small student population.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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State Degrees Awarded
California 861
Oregon 659

One of 5 majors within the area of study, public relations and advertising has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 6 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.

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