2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Connecticut
Finding the Best Public Relations & Advertising School for You
Public Relations & Advertising is one of the most popular subjects to study in Connecticut. With 224 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. 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, Business Degree Central has created its Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Connecticut to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for business students.
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2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Connecticut
The colleges and universities below are the best for public relations majors pursuing a .
Top Connecticut Schools in Public Relations & Advertising
Our 2023 rankings named Fairfield University the best school in Connecticut for public relations & advertising students. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Quinnipiac University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Connecticut list. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden.
After completing their degree, public relations graduates from Quinnipiac carry an average student debtload of $23,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $935.
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Out of the 5 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Sacred Heart University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Sacred Heart is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Connecticut State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, public relations majors at CCSU accumulate an average of around $20,158 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Bridgeport. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in Connecticut list. Located in the medium-sized city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 387 |
| New Hampshire | 733 |
| Rhode Island | 169 |
| Maine | 12 |
| Vermont | 59 |
Public Relations & Advertising Related Rankings by Major
Public Relations Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations | 5,039 |
| Advertising | 4,655 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication | 4,517 |
| General Organizational Communication | 1,905 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,802 |
| Other Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication | 1,409 |
| Sports Communication | 943 |
| Health Communication | 424 |
| Technical & Scientific Communication | 203 |
| Political Communication | 195 |
| International & Intercultural Communication | 183 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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.
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