2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree School for You
Public Relations & Advertising is the #52 most popular major in the country with 21,099 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Plains States Region 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 the Plains States Region
Check out the public relations master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Bellevue University to be the most popular school for public relations and advertising students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.
About 83% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 17% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public relations and advertising schools in the Plains States Region . UMN Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
About 79% of the students majoring in public relations at the school are women while 21% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Park University is a great place for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 62% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 14 students majoring in public relations at Webster, 7% are male and 93% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Topeka.
Of the 11 students majoring in public relations at Washburn University, 36% are male and 64% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public relations and advertising students working on their master’s degree. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
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Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Women make up 88% of the public relations majors at the school.
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University of Northern Iowa landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree public relations and advertising programs. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
Women make up 67% of the public relations majors at the school.
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Winona State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Lindenwood University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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Explore the best public relations and advertising schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 356 |
| Minnesota | 128 |
| Kansas | 107 |
| Iowa | 289 |
| Nebraska | 347 |
| North Dakota | 30 |
| South Dakota | 27 |
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.
Majors Similar 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 12 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.