2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree 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.
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 the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named West Virginia University the most popular school in the Southeast Region for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a very large student population.
About 76% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 24% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Troy University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 73% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 27% are male.
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Out of the 29 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Full Sail University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
About 61% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 39% are male.
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Out of the 29 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 51 students majoring in public relations at Florida State, 10% are male and 90% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 34 students majoring in public relations at A-State, 38% are male and 62% are female.
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The University of Alabama came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
Of the 23 students majoring in public relations at UA, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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University of Mississippi 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 remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 77% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 23% are male.
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Liberty University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree public relations and advertising programs. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 22 students majoring in public relations at Liberty University, 14% are male and 86% are female.
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With a ranking of #9, Georgia Southern University 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 town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 18 students majoring in public relations at GaSou, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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Murray State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 53% of the public relations majors at the school.
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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 Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 639 |
| Virginia | 84 |
| North Carolina | 422 |
| Florida | 1,747 |
| Tennessee | 281 |
| Kentucky | 453 |
| South Carolina | 347 |
| Louisiana | 133 |
| Arkansas | 134 |
| Alabama | 477 |
| Mississippi | 64 |
| West Virginia | 114 |
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 26 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.