2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, public relations and advertising was ranked 10th in District of Columbia. In fact, 521 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Master's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in District of Columbia to see which ones were the most popular master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Check out the public relations master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in District of Columbia.
Most Popular District of Columbia Schools for a Master's in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Of the 157 students majoring in public relations at Georgetown, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at George Washington University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Of the 67 students majoring in public relations at GWU, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. The American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Of the 25 students majoring in public relations at The American University, 32% are male and 68% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Trinity Washington University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in District of Columbia. Trinity College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
Women make up 90% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,101 |
| New York | 1,767 |
| Maryland | 42 |
| New Jersey | 315 |
| Delaware | 1 |
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 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 4 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.