2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England 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.
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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in the New England 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 New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public relations majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Most Popular New England Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named Tufts University the most popular school in the New England Region for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in public relations at Tufts, 38% are male and 63% are female.
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Out of the 6 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Johnson & Wales University - Online landed the # 2 spot on the list. JWU Online is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.
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Out of the 6 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Plymouth State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Plymouth State is a small public school located in the remote town of Plymouth.
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Out of the 6 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Connecticut State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. CCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of New Britain.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Bridgeport is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their graduate certificate. UBridgeport is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sacred Heart University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Certificate Schools in the New England Region list. Sacred Heart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfield.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges by State
Explore the best public relations and advertising colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 395 |
| Connecticut | 224 |
| New Hampshire | 733 |
| Maine | 12 |
| Rhode Island | 169 |
| Vermont | 59 |
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 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.