2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,767 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a New York college or university. This makes it the #49 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in New York 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 New York
Check out the public relations master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New York.
Top 10 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Syracuse University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Syracuse.
About 76% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 24% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Marist College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Marist is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.
Women make up 80% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Out of the 11 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, The City College of New York landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of New York, CCNY is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 31 students majoring in public relations at CCNY, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend School of Visual Arts. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large city of New York, SVA is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 67% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Out of the 11 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, St John’s University - New York landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 23 students majoring in public relations at STJ, 39% are male and 61% are female.
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Hofstra University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public relations and advertising students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Women make up 67% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Iona College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public relations and advertising students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of New Rochelle, Iona is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 17 students majoring in public relations at Iona, 65% are male and 35% are female.
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SUNY Oswego did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public relations and advertising students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Oswego, SUNY Oswego is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in public relations at SUNY Oswego, 82% are male and 18% are female.
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Buffalo State ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Buffalo, Buffalo State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,101 |
| Maryland | 42 |
| New Jersey | 315 |
| District of Columbia | 521 |
| 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 11 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.