2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree School for You
With 395 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public relations and advertising is the #79 most popular major in Massachusetts.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Massachusetts to see which master's degree programs were the most popular 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 Massachusetts
Check out the public relations master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.
Most Popular Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found Boston University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
About 83% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 17% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Emerson College is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 17 students majoring in public relations at Emerson, 41% are male and 59% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tufts University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in public relations at Tufts, 13% are male and 87% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Suffolk University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Suffolk is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
Of the 11 students majoring in public relations at Suffolk, 9% are male and 91% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western New England University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Springfield, Western New England is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Fitchburg State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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.