2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public relations and advertising was ranked #52 in the country. In fact 21,099 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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.
The Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the public relations graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Chicago the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
About 45% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 55% are male.
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The in-demand graduate certificate programs at University of Dayton helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Great Lakes Region . UDayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.
About 89% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 11% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northwestern University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ball State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ball State is a very large public school located in the small city of Muncie.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Purdue University Fort Wayne is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. PFW is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Madison is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Indiana State University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the small city of Terre Haute, Indiana State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Valparaiso University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valpo is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Butler University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,190 |
| Ohio | 634 |
| Illinois | 930 |
| Indiana | 322 |
| Wisconsin | 288 |
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 12 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.