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Master’s Degrees in Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication

722 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication is offered at 36 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 48% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 8.0% of public relations, advertising, and applied communication graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 722 students earned their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. This earns it the #27 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public relations, advertising, and applied communication at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,336
Master’s Degree 722
Basic Certificate 52
Graduate Certificate 43
Associate Degree 41
Undergraduate Certificate 9

Earnings of Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. About 76.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 170
Women 552
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The racial-ethnic distribution of public relations, advertising, and applied communication master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 18
Black or African American 113
Hispanic or Latino 199
White 311
International Students 58
Other Races/Ethnicities 23
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There are 36 colleges that offer a master’s degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
117 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 117 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Syracuse. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#2

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

Santurce, Puerto Rico
87 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 master's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Sagrado. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
68 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgetown University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 master's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Georgetown. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
64 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Texas Tech University awarded 64 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
51 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Florida State. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#6

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York
46 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marist College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,675 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,660 per year. The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Marist College awarded 46 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#7

The City College of New York

New York, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The City College of New York is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from CCNY. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#8

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
22 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Mississippi is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,938 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Ole Miss. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Drexel. About 71% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
20 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sacred Heart University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,509 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Sacred Heart. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#11

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
19 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Colorado Boulder is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#12

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
18 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ball State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at Ball State. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of West Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at UWF. Of these students, 76% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Emerson College. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,248 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Emerson. About 59% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors at USC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#16

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at University of Oregon awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for public relations, advertising, and applied communication majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Peter's University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,186 per year. The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Saint Peter's University awarded 12 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Florida is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. The public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at University of North Florida awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#18

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

Universidad del Turabo comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#20

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Trinity Washington University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Trinity College. About 90% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to public relations, advertising, and applied communication that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Public Relations 447
Organizational Communication 353
Advertising 260
219
Other PR & Applied Communication 168

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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