2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 84 degrees and certificates were awarded to public relations and advertising students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #145 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
The Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Master's in Public Relations & Advertising
Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
Of the 22 students majoring in public relations at Liberty University, 14% are male and 86% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia State University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Virginia State is a small public school located in the suburb of Petersburg.
Of the 2 students majoring in public relations at Virginia State, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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Request InformationBest Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 639 |
| 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.
Majors Related to Public Relations
Public Relations & Advertising is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
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 2 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.